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Butchers' Tower
Best time to visit
Visit in the late afternoon to admire the golden light on the roofs of the citadel. Spring and autumn offer a calmer atmosphere and pleasant temperatures for climbing up to the tower.
Budget tips
Entry is generally included in the ticket for the Clock Tower (about 20 lei). Students and seniors receive reduced rates upon presentation of ID.
Recommended for
Medieval history enthusiasts, Travelers seeking authenticity, Photographers, Urban hikers
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: Perched at the top of the hill, this defensive tower once served as the residence of the town's executioner, a profession both feared and despised. Its medieval silhouette stands proudly among the nine towers still standing of the fourteen that originally protected Sighișoara.
Highlights: Unlike the other defensive towers entrusted to guilds, this one was assigned to the executioner, a man living on the fringes of society. Its narrow staircases and dark rooms still tell the story of the isolated daily life of the man who carried out sentences while being forbidden from frequenting the town's taverns.
Practical info
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