The Colors of Sighișoara

During the Communist era in Romania, many historic buildings fell into disrepair. At the same time, gray cement apartment buildings were being built in towns and cities. By the time of the Romanian Revolution of December 1989 which brought an end to communism in Romania, the gray buildings all around Romania reflected the depressing atmosphere of life in Romania.

In recent years, many old buildings have been restored. In the process, these buildings have been painted - often in very bright colors (a huge contrast to the grayness of communist times). Click here to view several of the buildings of Sighișoara which have recently been restored and repainted. A few samples are below: