On your left, the historic center of Sibiu unfolds as a sea of steep red clay roofs anchored by a soaring stone tower with a pointed spire. This entire area, an official historical monument, circles the three main squares of the Upper Town. The Upper Town was the wealthy commercial heart of the city, built up high to protect its riches. Honestly, you could trip and accidentally lean against a building from the fourteen hundreds here. Take the House of Arts, for instance, which we visited earlier. Long before it was an art venue, it was the butchers' guild hall-one of the many exclusive medieval unions that controlled local trade. On its south facade, you can spot the city coat of arms added in seventeen eighty-nine. This historic center is the true architectural core of Sibiu. Take a moment to look around, and when you are ready, we can head to the next stop.
