Muzeul Astra (Astra Museum), Sibiu
The most significant ethnographic museum in Romania and the largest open-air museum in Europe, ASTRA Museum is nestled in the scenic "Dumbrava Sibiului" nature reserve. Here, nature and culture seamlessly blend into a true Romanian village, offering surprises at every turn. Spread across 10 kilometers of pathways, you'll explore peasant households, artisan workshops, quaint wooden churches, barns, and mills-each with well-preserved interiors that offer a glimpse into rural life.
The museum not only showcases traditional skills but also inspires new ways to repurpose them for the future. Continuously evolving, ASTRA Museum develops projects that engage the community and employs modern techniques to communicate heritage, earning recognition and awards on both national and European levels, and garnering high praise from visitors on various tourism platforms.
The museum not only showcases traditional skills but also inspires new ways to repurpose them for the future. Continuously evolving, ASTRA Museum develops projects that engage the community and employs modern techniques to communicate heritage, earning recognition and awards on both national and European levels, and garnering high praise from visitors on various tourism platforms.
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Muzeul Astra (Astra Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Muzeul Astra (Astra Museum)
Sight Location: Sibiu, Romania (See walking tours in Sibiu)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Sibiu, Romania (See walking tours in Sibiu)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Sibiu, Romania
Create Your Own Walk in Sibiu
Creating your own self-guided walk in Sibiu is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Sibiu Introduction Walking Tour
Nestled in the heart of Romania's Transylvania, Sibiu is one of the most visited cities in Eastern Europe, and for a good reason! Its ancient beauty restored to its full glory in a historic center can easily steal your heart. Affectionately known as "The Town with Eyes" for its historical buildings with partly open rooftops, the city beckons travelers with its captivating... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Sibiu City Wall and Towers Walking Tour
The historical fortifications of Sibiu hold significant heritage value, offering insights into the city's past and its enduring efforts to protect itself. Unfortunately, for many years, these sites were inaccessible to visitors. Along Fortress Street (Strada Cetății), a collection of towers is linked by a guard corridor, a rare and precious feature that remains the sole example of its kind... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles




