Landmark
Tanners' Tower
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The Tanners' Tower is one of the original nine defensive towers built by the craft guilds of Sighișoara in the 14th–15th centuries. Constructed by the tanners' guild, it features a hexagonal base and a later Baroque roof. Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the citadel and the surrounding town. The tower's thick stone walls and narrow windows reflect its defensive purpose, while the interior holds exhibits on the tanners' craft and medieval fortifications.
Don't miss
- Climb to the top for sweeping views over Sighișoara's historic center and the Târnava Mare Valley.
- Examine the tower's hexagonal design and the tanners' guild emblem carved into the stonework.
- Explore the small exhibition on medieval leatherworking and the role of the tanners' guild.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tanners' Tower
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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