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An 18th-century Vauban-style fortification on the site of an earlier Ottoman fort. But it is a military base and closed to the public; you can't even see much of the exterior among the tangled shrubs.
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Biserica Franciscană
Cannot be visited regularly, as it is in the citadel and therefore part of the restricted military area.
Palatul Cultural & Complexul Muzeal
Imposing cultural complex, dating from 1911-13, in an eclectic style mix of neoclassical, Gothic and Renaissance elements. The museum has three divisions: fine arts, natural sciences, and archaeology/history. The philharmonic orchestra (filarmonia) has regular concerts: the box office is in the Ioan Slavici Theatre.
Colegiul Național "Moise Nicoară"
Stately school building, built from 1869–1873 with Renaissance and Baroque elements. It was thoroughly refurbished after 2010 and made one of Romania's best equipped schools.
Palatul Administrativ
Impressive city hall, built in 1876 in Renaissance Revival style.
Casa cu lacăt
One of the oldest secular buildings in the city, built for a Viennese merchant in 1815. The building's distinctive mark, a brass-coated log, was modeled after the famous "Stock-im-Eisen" in central Vienna and used by travelling journeymen to leave a mark of their guild. After being stolen (and recovered) in 1994, the log was moved to the Museum of Art, to protect it from other thieves.
Reformed synagogue, built from 1828–1834, neoclassical style with Greek and Tuscan elements.