Young since 1191 - Sibiu Turism

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The Large Square
Here we are in the Large Square, the center of the city. This is where the
guildsmen unwound their activity (fairs were organized here, goods were
produced and stored in this location). This is where most of the town fairs
used to take place, this is where public trials unwound, this is where religious
or military processions were organized and this is where the most
important events in the city life were celebrated. This was also the location
chosen by the rich to build their residences. Across the street from the City
Hall building you will discover the THE “BRUKENTHAL” PALACE
(no. 4, Large Square), the most representative edifice in Sibiu. A closed
plan with an inner courtyard was adopted for the construction of the building.
It is one of the most important works of baroque making in
Central Europe, preserving a series of elements of artistic carpentry, borders
and folds decorated in a Baroque style. Settle to admire its exterior for
today, because the wonderful art collections inside deserve at least one
day of your vacation. THE BLUE HOUSE (no. 5, Large Square) is situated
to the left of the Brukenthal Palace. The building dates from the 17th 9
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century, but the Baroque style transformations begin only in 1773. For a
short period of time, between 1768 and 1783, the building hosted theatrical
performances. The name “The Blue House of the city” dates from 1819.
The old coat of arms of Sibiu is painted on the front of the house. THE
“SAINT TRINITY” ROMAN – CATHOLIC PARISH CHURCH 11 (no. 3,
Large Square) which dominates the South-Eastern part of the square was
built in the early Viennese Baroque style. Among the elements which impress
through their historical and artistic value, we mention here the fresco
representing Mary and the Baby made in a Baroque style in 1777, the
stained glass windows and the organ installed in 1860. Going past the