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Historic bridge · Centrul Istoric (între Orașul de Sus și Orașul de Jos) · Free

Podul Minciunilor și Piața Mică

Cast-iron footbridge from 1859 linking the Small Square to Huet Square, above Strada Ocnei.

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What to see
Why it's on the list

It is the oldest cast-iron bridge in Romania and the point where the Upper and Lower Towns meet.

Sibiu.info editorial team · Checked October 2026

About the place

The bridge was cast in 1859 at a foundry in Hesse and laid over the old Burgergasse, today Strada Ocnei. Before that, the way into the citadel ran through a tunnel under a row of houses. It has been a listed monument since 2015.

The bridge leads onto the Small Square, lined with houses with arcades at street level. The Casa Artelor, Casa Luxemburg and several cafés are here. From the bridge you look down Strada Ocnei towards the Lower Town.

Good to know

  • Walk down Strada Ocnei to see the bridge from below.
  • Come early in the morning, when it is less crowded.
  • Legend says the bridge creaks if someone lies while standing on it.

Opening hours

MondayNon-stop
TuesdayNon-stop
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SaturdayNon-stop
SundayNon-stop

Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.