Did you know that, in the 15th century, a 16-year-old student from Sebeș resisted the Turkish siege of the fortress and was taken prisoner and to Edirne, the then capital of the Ottoman Empire? Over the years, arriving in Rome, he wrote a valuable book about the customs and ceremonies of the Turks.
Well, you might think we're talking about the character of a successful novel, but this student really existed! He was originally from Romos and, in 1438, when the city was conquered by the Turks, he was attending school at the Dominican Convent.
If you ever arrive in Sebeș, pay a visit to the Student's Tower, this old guard of the city that defied time to tell us this impressive story of bravery, courage and dignity. Brief historical insight
The Student's Tower is part of the city's fortifications, which ensured inhabitant security during the frequent invasions and raids of the Turkish and Tatar armies in the Middle Ages.
Originally called the "Tailors' Tower", the Tower was built starting with the end of the 14th century. The upper levels were added later, in the 15th and 16th centuries. The tower was maintained and defended by the members of the tailors' guild, very influential craftsmen at that time in the Transylvanian urban environment.
The event of 1438 turned it into a symbol of Sebeș.
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