State Philharmonic

Sibiu


Founded in 1949, this has played a key role in maintaining Sibiu’s prestige as a main cultural centre of Transylvania. It's the key venue for performances at the annual opera festival.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sibiu attractions

1. Carpenters' Tower

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This 15th-century tower is part of Sibiu's best-preserved stretch of medieval walls.

2. Natural History Museum

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Ornate ceilings flanked by moose heads make this Natural History Museum worth a peep for its 19th-century architecture alone, while the dinosaur garden…

4. City Walls

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Thirty-nine towers, each protected by different guilds, watched over medieval Sibiu. See the remaining handful by walking north up Str Cetăţii past the…

5. Haller Bastion

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Named after a 16th-century mayor of Sibiu, the building is associated with a grisly period of history. When Sibiu was hit by the plague, holes were bored…

6. Brukenthal Palace

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Brukenthal Palace is worth visiting as much for its resplendent period furnishings as for the European art within. Duck beneath the Music Room’s…

7. Roman Catholic Cathedral

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The inside of this baroque church, built between 1726 and 1738, gleams with gold decoration and bright frescoes.

8. Banca Agricolă

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Banca Agricolă is one of Piaţa Mare’s most impressive sights; the art nouveau building, dating to the early 20th century, now houses the town hall and…