History
The town was founded by German colonists, who had been invited to settle in Transylvania by the Hungarian king, Geza II, to defend the Eastern borders. The first citadel was built around 1280 on the top plateau, serving as a refuge for those living at the bottom of the plateau. The 14th century witnessed the settlement on the bottom plateau of numerous craftsmen who, by 1376, were organised into guilds. Great financial efforts were required for the building of this defence base and thus, this led to the Sighisoara Citadel to be considered one of the most difficult to conquer.
Purpose
To offer a model of good practice for safety and the rehabilitation of an endangered heritage (the Wall of the Sighisoara Citadel), as well as to advise the local authorities with regard to the completion of the proposed project.
Public space close to the protection space of the Citadel– park, around Zaharia Boiu Street
OBJECTIVES (Cooperation with the Ministry of Regional Development and Housing)
The park has the public function of providing space for leisure time, offering a view of the Citadel’s hill.
RESULTS
The creation of a project plan and its completion with regard to the public space–park around Zaharia Boiu Street, around the protection area of the Citadel.
The Wall of the Citadel
OBJECTIVES (Cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Religious Affairs and National Heritage)
The construction of the Citadel Wall, which has a length of 950 m, began in 1350. Although its initial height was of 4 m, in the 15th century it was raised by another 3-4 m. It had 14 towers (each belonging to a guild) and 4 bastions. Presently, there are only 9
towers and 3 bastions left.
RESULTS
The rehabilitation of the Citadel Wall (around the City Hall), which had ...
Ministry of Regional Development and Housing
Ministry of Culture, Religious Affairs and National Heritage
Highlighting the rehabilitated areas through the creation of an architectural lighting project plan of the Citadel and the creation of new cultural touristic points related to the defensive structure.
