The Scholars Stairs - Historic Passage of Sighisoara

Evocative perspective of the interior of Sighisoara Covered Staircase, one of the most characteristic monuments of the medieval citadel. Built in 1642 with 175 wooden steps, this covered stairway protected students and worshippers climbing to the Church on the Hill and school during harsh Transylvanian winters. The solid wood structure, with its exposed beams and lateral slits filtering sunlight, creates a fascinating play of shadows that transports visitors back four centuries.

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