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The Tower of Stairs (Turnul Scarilor)

Sibiu, Romania
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Ranked #7 of 18 attractions in Sibiu
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Description: In the proximity of the Evangelic Church.
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Sussex
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80 reviews 80 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

For the views alone, a lovely tower with concrete and wooden stairs, small rooms off the climb hosting art exhibitions,well worth the 2 Lei (40p)

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Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Nice to see tower in the middle of the town, the whole street it's on has a nice feel to it, being closed for cars really helps.

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Calgary, Canada
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102 reviews 102 reviews
77 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

It's just off the main square in Sibiu, so while you're there, pay the 2 lei (only 0.5 euro!) take a leisurely climb up the winding stairs of this tower. Stop and enjoy some of the photo exhibitions. There are no captions at all, so you can simply observe and not overthink, and when you get to the top the... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Well it was indeed as advertised... For 2 lei the view from the top is worth it and it is enclosed at the top which is better if you have a fear of heights. There is quite an interesting photo exhibition in there too

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Portland, OR
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35 reviews 35 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Sibiu has a magical charm to it and you can just feel being engulfed in history when you walk around. However, you can't appreciate the immense beauty of the place until you've had the overview. This tower is not easy to climb, especially for those who are really tall and big, but once you get to the top, the view... More

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NorthEast UK
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105 reviews 105 reviews
37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012

Great view of the small square from the top and a helpful woman in the kiosk who gave us a good recommendation for Crama Sibiana.

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Clarksville, Maryland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

For the best view of Sibiu, climb the clock tower in old town square.

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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

May be a little hard to get up , on top.. but the view is breathtaking!

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Sibiu, Romania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Great to see in the so called "Citadel Park", with all the fortification walls of the Medieval Town defence system!

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Karlsruhe
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012
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