{"id":4397,"date":"2023-05-16T04:22:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T08:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2023-05-16T04:22:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T08:22:12","slug":"sighisoara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/2023\/05\/16\/sighisoara\/","title":{"rendered":"Sighi\u0219oara!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We can\u2019t get enough of the tulips blooming around town!<\/p>\n

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City Park in Bloom!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

and, lilac bushes are full of blossoms. We saw this bundle at the market yesterday.<\/p>\n

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Lilacs for Sale!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019ve been walking around town to see Sighisoara\u2019s \u00a0highlights. We passed by the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral but it was not open for visitors.<\/p>\n

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Sighisoara Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the most prominent buildings in town is the Clock Tower, a symbol of the city. \u00a0It was built in the 14th Century.<\/p>\n

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Clock Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Later, we climbed the highest hill above the city to see the Gothic Church (unfortunately also closed) and to get a better view of the surrounding countryside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Church on the Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yesterday there was a military event in town with dignitaries, soldiers, a huge armored personal carrier, displays of military gear, and a marching band!<\/p>\n

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Military Parade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We can only guess at the purpose of the event. \u00a0Hopefully, this is as close to an Armored Personal Vehicle we\u2019ll ever get!<\/p>\n

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APV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the Old Town, there is a plaque to highlight the birthplace of Vlad Tepes (a.k.a. Dracula).<\/p>\n

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\u201cDracula’s\u201d Birthplace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We\u2019re staying at Hotel Central Park in the Lower Town. \u00a0It\u2019s a good location right across from the city park with lots of benches for leisurely people watching. \u00a0The hotel is built in a grand Old World style. Hotels in Romania have been very nice and very affordable. \u00a0Breakfast is nearly always included.<\/p>\n

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Hotel Central Park in Sighisoara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today we\u2019re taking the car for a spin to see some of the nearby villages. \u00a0Tomorrow we\u2019ll go to our next stop, Bra\u0219ov!<\/p>\n

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Pansies and Geraniums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We can\u2019t get enough of the tulips blooming around town! and, lilac bushes are full of blossoms. We saw this bundle at the market yesterday. We\u2019ve been walking around town to see Sighisoara\u2019s \u00a0highlights. We passed by the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral but it was not open for visitors. One of the most prominent buildings in … <\/p>\n

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