Mărginimea Sibiului cannot be translated in English. We could translate as Sibiu's Outskirts or Sibiu County or Sibiu Area. But none of them is exactly correct either from the geographical point of view or from what we feel about the area. Who spent some time strolling on the streets of Sibiu or just admiring the endless hills rolling towards the horizon at sunset knows what I mean.
So, sorry my friends but I'll use "Mărginimea Sibiului" as for the beautiful area around the city of Sibiu, full of magnificent landscapes and middle-age fortified churches. But let's see what one can visit in that area.
1. First, I would refer to the fortified churches. During the 13th century Transylvania was not a peaceful piece of land. Villagers from this area had to build strongholds and to fortify the most important buildings which were the churches. I already mentioned Cisnădioara, my favorite fortification, with thick walls and a very simple architecture. The church in Valea Viilor or the fortified church in Biertan are part of UNESCO World heritage.
2. the icons museum in Sibiel is the only one of it's kind in the world, shelters over 700 glass icons. The Museum was founded by the priest Zosim Oancea, with the help of the inhabitants of Sibiel and other donors. The entry ticket is 4 lei (1 Euro)
3. Răşinari is the village that gave Romania 7 members of the Academy. Emil Cioran, Octavian Goga were born here.
4. Astra Museum of traditional civilization is a must stop when visiting the area. Households from allover Romania are brought together in Europe's largest open air museum.
5. Ocna Sibiului spa was recently renovated and is prepared to offer quality services.
6. Cindrel National Park is pretty easy to hike and unspoilt, a little bit in the shade of big Făgăraş mountains.
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