The Thick Tower (Turnul Gros) was built around 1540 as part of the city's fortifications. By that time, the Ottoman threat had increased, so their defense system was reinforced with …

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March 8, 2019

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The tower was built around 1540, is U-shaped and protrudes 25 meters from the outer wall. Since 1788, the first theater in Sibiu was housed in the tower.
The building and is now the seat of the State Philharmonic in Sibiu (Thalia Concert Hall).

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𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 & 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒 🍁🍄

September 25, 2022

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Very nice spot 🤩👍🏼

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2. Carpenters' Tower – Potters’ Tower loop from Sibiu

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3. The Council Tower – Piata Mare (The Big Square) loop from "ASTRA" Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization

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Elevation 420 m

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