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

Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral four turrets, symbology

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. As twilight descends on the city once known as Hermannstadt to the four corners of the world, its ancient streets echo of St. Mary’s Evangelical Church mysterious whispers. Undoubtedly, the cloak of twilight still draws curious souls to the towering silhouette of this Lutheran Cathedral.

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A Stone Spiral in the Evangelical Cathedral Sibiu, #StaircaseSaturday #Im4Ro

medieval spiral staircase in Council Tower Sibiu

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

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Vampire History You Never Knew of, a Comprehensive Journey

spooky shadow night passage Sibiu comprehensive journey vampire history

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster.”
Friedrich Nietzsche

The eternal enigma of vampires lingers in the realm of night. Enigmatic creatures, known for their mysterious nocturnal journeys in pursuit of the life-giving crimson essence, yearn for the vitality they’ve forfeited, thereby weaving a tapestry of legends across history.

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

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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 and breath deeply before climbing further up on the suspended wooden stairs, all the way to the top!

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Pure at Heart on Story Radio, Listen Now

Pure at Heart, Patricia Furstenberg, listen on radio

You can now listen to my short story Pure at Heart on the Story Radio Podcast, UK.

Read by my daughter, Lysandra Furstenberg. 🙂
The story was produced by Tabitha Potts.

When word of a mystical creature spreads around the village, all stay away from the woods. All, but a young girl. Will she be able to fulfill the prophecy and set the mysterious creature, friend or witch, free? Or will she fall under its spell too?