Sighișoara, included in the top 100 most beautiful cities in Europe

Sighișoara has been included in the 2026 ranking of the “Top 100 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe,” compiled by the Worldworthy platform. The medieval city in Mureș County ranks 70th in the European hierarchy, according to an announcement made on Wednesday, November 12, by Mayor Ioan-Iulian Sîrbu.

The ranking reflects tourists’ assessments and is based on visitor reviews, mentions in international guidebooks and the press, as well as public information analyzed by the platform’s editorial team.

The mayor of Sighișoara stated that inclusion in the ranking is not conditional on paying a fee and that the position cannot be bought. According to him, the international recognition confirms the appeal of the medieval citadel and the city’s importance as a tourist and cultural destination.

The mayor also highlighted the role of the local community in the experience offered to tourists, from the hospitality of residents to the recommendations made to those visiting the city. The Worldworthy 2026 ranking thus reconfirms Sighișoara’s status among Romania’s most highly regarded tourist landmarks at the European level.