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Bridge of Lies, Sibiu

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Bridge of Lies represents the oldest forged-iron bridge in Romania, decorated with rosettes plus floral and geometric motifs. It bears the city's coat of arms on its southern side. Friedrich-Hütte built the bridge in 1859, probably for the circulation of carts. The peculiar name of the bridge--which is the result of the mispronunciation of a German word "Liegenbrücke," meaning "the bridge down"--has inspired several local legends. One story goes that the bridge repeats all the lies uttered by the people crossing it, thus bringing the liars down to earth. Put Bridge of Lies at the forefront of your travel plans using our Sibiu vacation route planner.
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  • The bridge is situated next to the main square and is a popular tourist site. At the weekends you will see wedding groups there having photos taken - interesting bearing in mind the name and the histo...  more »
  • It's a little bridge with a lot of legends about. You can use the visit for asking your wife/husband an important question; if the answer will be not truth, the bridge will start vibrating and you may...  more »
  • This lies is a corruption of level as originally the bridge moved. It is a cast iron bridge over the route for ox carts from the Lower to the Upper towns of Hermannstadt  more »
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Immerse yourself in Sibiu's medieval feel by staying in or near to the city's main square, Piata Mare, or the upper and lower town areas of Orasul de Sus and Orasul de Jos. Here you will be within walking distance of most of the main attractions, as well as public transportation. Choose from a variety of hostels and quality boutique hotels, or try something different and stay at an economical pension-style guesthouse located in the countryside. Book ahead of time, especially if you will be visiting on weekends or during festivals.
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