Brasov vs Sibiu
Not opinions, measured walking data. On what we can measure, Sibiu leads 3–1 (2 within the tie margin). Character is a different question: Brasov is the gothic stronghold; Sibiu is the arts citadel.
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Places with a story
spots where a route tells you what happened there
Brasov
94
Sibiu
92
Tie
How often you pass a story
metres from one story to the next; fewer is better
Brasov
283
Sibiu
156
Sibiu leads
Historical figures
real people you meet in its stories
Brasov
9
Sibiu
12
Sibiu leads
Instagrammability
score /100, on the index’s fixed scale
Brasov
46
Sibiu
48
Tie
Group outings
of every 100 plays, how many bring a group of 3+
Brasov
12
Sibiu
7
Brasov leads
International visitors
% of player reviews written in a foreign language
Brasov
72
Sibiu
84
Sibiu leads
| What we measure | Brasov | Sibiu | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Places with a storyspots where a route tells you what happened there | 94 | 92 | tie |
| How often you pass a storymetres from one story to the next; fewer is better | 283 | 156 | Sibiu |
| Historical figuresreal people you meet in its stories | 9 | 12 | Sibiu |
| Instagrammabilityscore /100, on the index’s fixed scale | 46 | 48 | tie |
| Group outingsof every 100 plays, how many bring a group of 3+ | 12 | 7 | Brasov |
| International visitors% of player reviews written in a foreign language | 72 | 84 | Sibiu |
Differences under 5% count as ties. Sample sizes and definitions on the methodology page.
What their stories are about
How many places with a story each city has per theme: Brasov in orange, Sibiu in blue. All bars share one scale, so lengths are comparable everywhere on the chart.
Brasov scorecard →
The gothic stronghold
Sibiu scorecard →
The arts citadel