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Piata Mare (The Big Square)

Piata Mare (The Big Square)

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Piata Mare (The Big Square)

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Location: Sibiu, Romania

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1. The Council Tower – Piata Mare (The Big Square) loop from Hipodrom II

6.03km

01:34

40m

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2. The Council Tower – Piata Mare (The Big Square) loop from Valea Aurie

10.6km

02:44

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Piata Mare (The Big Square) – The Council Tower loop from The Lower Town

6.58km

01:43

40m

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Franz

July 16, 2019

Piata Mare in Sibiu is the central square of Sibiu.
It is the largest public square in the Old Town and has witnessed the economic activities of merchants in Sibiu. It organized civil gatherings, masses and even executions. In this market in 1703 by Johann Sachs von Harteneck was beheaded, which was committed by the Saxons in the period from 1691 to 1703.

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𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 & 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒 🍁🍄

March 15, 2022

The Sibiu Christmas market also takes place here.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 10, 2024

The Great Square, also known as the Great Ring (Piața Mare), is the central square of Sibiu. It has existed since 1366, when it was created with the completion of the city's third fortification belt. This largest public square in the old town has witnessed the economic activities of Sibiu's merchants for centuries. Citizens' meetings, fairs and even executions were held there. The square is surrounded by representative historical buildings. The fact that this is still the case today is thanks to the architect and city planner Otoo Czekelius, who desperately opposed the communists' plans to demolish the medieval buildings on the north side after the Second World War in order to build several high-rise buildings.

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Elevation 460 m

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Tuesday 13 January

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-6°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Piata Mare (The Big Square)

1. The Council Tower – Piata Mare (The Big Square) loop from Hipodrom II

2. The Council Tower – Piata Mare (The Big Square) loop from Valea Aurie

3. Piata Mare (The Big Square) – The Council Tower loop from The Lower Town

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