Climbing a spiral staircase is rather eerie, and more spine-chilling than descending it. Have you noticed?

Sibiu spiral stone staircase Saint Mary Evangelical Cathedral

Climbing the Stone Spiral Staircase of the Evangelical Cathedral Sibiu, December 2022

A spiral staircase hides symbols and mysteries. As is this gothic studded door of the Evangelical Cathedral. And here is a 100-word story I wrote about a legend behind four turrets.

Dreamland, a book by Patricia Furstenberg inspired by the folklore and legends of Romania

door to the tower of Evangelical Cathedral Sibiu

Into the Tower of St. Mary’s Evangelical Church Sibiu, Daring, Hypnotic, and Legendary

St. Mary's Evangelical Church of Sibiu, with its imposing presence shrouded in mystery, steeped in centuries-old legends, still beckons those who dare to explore its depths.

In "Architecture & Art"

Council Tower Sibiu view Small Square Big Square Patricia Furstenberg

Being Bold, Climbing A Rare Medieval Council Tower, Bewitching Sibiu

Join me in climbing the seven floors of medieval Council Tower of bewitching Sibiu, located in the heart of Transylvania. We'll squeeze our shoulders and bow to history as we'll make our way up, up, up, but slowly, along a narrow spiraling stone staircase. We'll pause to gather our wits…

In "Castles, Fortresses"