The best preserved fortified town in Transylvania is Sighisoara located near the Tarnava Mare River. Sighisoarea was build between the 12th and 17th centuries by the Saxons. It is the only medieval town in South - Eastern Europe inhabited in our days. The medieval complex is preserved very well.
The old town enclosed within the citadel walls has narrow cobblestone streets and brightly painted 16th century Saxon houses. There are nine surviving towers; the most beautiful is the striking Clock Tower, the main gate into the citadel. From its balcony one can see beautiful views over the whole town and countryside.