QraveHistoric Centre of Sighişoara
Cultural
| Country |  Romania |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1999 |
| Criteria | (iii) (v) |
Overview
Founded by German craftsmen and merchants known as the Saxons of Transylvania, Sighişoara is a fine example of a small, fortified medieval town which played an important strategic and commercial role on the fringes of central Europe for several centuries.
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