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Location: Sibiu, Romania

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 9, 2024

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The Staircase (Pasajul Scărilor) connects the Lower Town with the Upper Town. Built in the 14th century, probably between 1357 and 1366, it was part of the third fortification belt of the medieval town. The Staircase, also called the "Needle Wall", has two stair branches and arches that surrounded the walls of the fortress around the Protestant church. The Upper Town was protected by a defensive wall in two terraces about ten metres high, supported by massive buttresses. These rested in supporting arches on buildings in the Lower Town, many of which were already six centuries old.

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October 24, 2024

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Pasajul Scarilor (Stairway Alley) is a captivating stone and brick walkway in the heart of Sibiu. Built in the 14th century, this architectural gem served a crucial role in connecting …

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April 12, 2026

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The German name is Pempflingerstiege. In the evening, the romantic lighting bathes the old bricks in a soft amber light. It is one of those magical moments between centuries, the old proud walls, the wide sky of Transylvania and the winding heart of the old town.

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