{"id":778453,"date":"2026-02-21T03:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/778453\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T03:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:01:16","slug":"the-pretty-little-city-in-europe-with-hardly-any-tourists-in-march-frozen-in-time-travel-news-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/778453\/","title":{"rendered":"The pretty little city in Europe with hardly any tourists in March &#8211; frozen in time | Travel News | Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cityscape-at-sunrise-sighisoara-transylvania-romania-6756681.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/1200x712\/secondary\/cityscape-at-sunrise-sighisoara-transylvania-romania-6756681.jpg?r=1771618292700\" alt=\"Cityscape at sunrise, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania\" title=\"Cityscape at sunrise, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The European destination makes the perfect March city break (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>March is a great time to venture out and explore Europe as the weather starts to become warmer. The month offers the best of both worlds, where you can still enjoy some winter activities or explore the charm and characteristics of different cities. <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Europe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Europe<\/a> is known for offering a number of great choices for <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"The best cheap city break in Europe - \u00a32 pints and \u00a345 a night AirBnBs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/2160746\/best-cheap-city-break-europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">city-break lovers<\/a>, but with all that the continent has to offer, many incredible destinations get overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>So, for those looking for somewhere new to explore and wanting to get away from the crowds, there&#8217;s one underrated destination that is not only beautiful but an <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Everyone will be flocking to this underrated European city in 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/europe\/2164868\/underrated-european-city-flocking-to-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absolute hidden gem<\/a> that&#8217;s well worth visiting.<\/p>\n<p><strong> READ MORE:<\/strong> <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/2156683\/cheapest-places-visit-europe-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The cheapest places to visit in Europe in 2026 &#8211; flights to one city cost \u00a320 <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> READ MORE:<\/strong> <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/europe\/2108689\/europe-s-best-walking-destination-also-one-cheapest-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Europe&#8217;s &#8216;best walking destination&#8217; is also one of the continent&#8217;s cheapest holi <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travel blogger Andrea Anastakis shared 17 spots on her page, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/where-to-go-in-march\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rearview Mirror<\/a>, that she recommends to holidaymakers, including one city she noted is home to &#8220;one of the most colourful towns&#8221; in its region of the world.<\/p>\n<p><a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"The beautiful &#039;fairytale&#039; European city that most tourists haven&#039;t even heard of\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/articles\/2033750\/sighisoara-romania-city-transylvania-tourism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sighisoara<\/a> in Romania is a stunning city steeped in cultural and historical heritage. The Romanian city is particularly known for its medieval town, which UNESCO has listed as a <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"UNESCO World Heritage Sites\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/latest\/unesco-world-heritage-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Heritage Site<\/a> since 1999, and for being the home of Vlad the Impaler.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being widely recognised, it&#8217;s yet to reach the top of people&#8217;s bucket lists, and according to Ms Anastakis, next month is the perfect time for travellers to finally pay more attention to the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She wrote: &#8220;<a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" title=\"Europe&#039;s sunniest city is 22C in March with \u00a345 UK flights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/travel\/europe\/2173375\/Europe-s-sunniest-city-45-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visiting in March<\/a> means you\u2019ll be able to explore Sighisoara\u2019s winding alleys, climb its iconic Clock Tower, and learn about its fascinating past at a quiet pace, free from the crowds of the high season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/colorful-streets-of-sighisoara-transylvania-romania-6756689.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/1200x712\/secondary\/colorful-streets-of-sighisoara-transylvania-romania-6756689.jpg?r=1771618292711\" alt=\"Colorful streets of Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania\" title=\"Colorful streets of Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Visitors can experience panoramic views from the clock tower (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Take the time to learn about Sighisoara\u2019s important history. I highly recommend getting a guide while you\u2019re there to get a local perspective on the town.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The city&#8217;s clock tower is one of its most prominent landmarks due to its historic value. Visitors can climb the 210-foot-tall tower and enjoy panoramic views of the area.<\/p>\n<p>It also has a museum with themed rooms, including archaeology, ethnography, fine arts, ceramics, furniture, and one with a collection of antique clocks.<\/p>\n<p>Rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, those who have gone have been left blown away after their visit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>One person said: &#8220;This is a unique experience especially because of the narrow stairs that you need to climb to get on the top of the tower!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s amazing that there is also a little museum inside and the view from the top of the tower is breathtaking! This is one of the places you must visit when coming to Sighisoara!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another wrote: &#8220;A must visit in Sighisoara. Whether you are interested in museum stuff or a magnificent view, it got you covered. 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