Former Josephine district

Romania / Sibiu /
 neighbourhood, invisible, historic district

Former district (suburb) of the fortified city (Hermannstadt)
Founded in 1773 on the site of "The Citadel", abandoned in 1703 (Vauban shape citadel - started in 1702, construction was interrupted due to the ''kuruc/curuţi'' rebellion in 1703)
"04/14/1773 - On the city land next to Heltauer/Cisnadiei Gate the first 33 plots are sold, some of them to Austrian immigrants, and Josephine district is founded."

The border district (outline) is consistent with historical maps from the 19th century and the first part of the 20th century.
Today is considered part of the central area, it's former name being rarely used.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   45°47'28"N   24°8'36"E
This article was last modified 9 years ago