SIBIU CITY

Romania is one of the large countries of Europe (the size of the United Kingdom or roughly half of France), with a population of approx. 22 million inhabitants. Often compared to a "Latin island in a Slav sea", Romania features a unique familiar feeling in Eastern Europe: its language of a Latin origin, the Latin alphabet (quite rare in this part of Europe) and moreover the Latin temperament and friendliness of its people - all make of Romania a place where most visitor feel very comfortable.

The city of Sibiu is one of the most important cities in Transylvania with a remarkable economic development potential. Set in the Cibin Depression, the city is near to Fagaras Mountains (about. 20 km), Cibin Mountains (12 km), and Lotrului Mountains (about 15 km), which border the depression in the southwestern part.

Having 155000 permanent inhabitants and 25000 temporary inhabitants (mainly students), the city community is made up of various ethnic groups. The large majority of the population is Romanians (94%). There are also many small communities in Sibiu, the Germans represents around 2%. They are descendents of the German settlers who emigrated from area of today Luxembourg and Rhine Valley (Germany) in 17^th century. Hungarians, Roma and a very small Jewish community also coexist here, all of them contributing to the city life with their specific cultural influences.

Sibiu is one of the most prosperous cities in Romania, and also receives one of the highest rates of foreign investment in the country.

Sibiu has always been perceived as a cultural city due to the secular traditions and the artistic and cultural heritage of the city and its surroundings. Most of the buildings, squares, towers and bastions of the city witness a history which begins eight and a half centuries ago, when the colonists speaking dialects of German founded the dwelling. Sibiu has a total of 9 museums grouped around two major complexes. The most famous is Brukenthal Museum.

Sibiu is a compact city, with relatively short distances between extremities. It is recommended that one visits the old city on foot due to the short distances and the beautiful local architecture. The local public transportation in Sibiu is ensured by Tursib.

More information about Romania and Sibiu city you can find at the following links:

General information about Romania:  http://www.ici.ro/romania/ro/index.html

Official travel and Tourism information about Romania:http://www.romaniatourism.com/ 

Officil information about Sibiu:  http://www.turism.sibiu.ro/index_en.php

Sibiu city map:  http://www.aboutromania.com/maps208.html  

International Sibiu airport:  http://www.sibiuairport.ro/