Eyes of Sibiu

There are legends, according to which the eyes were built to frighten the people, making them believe they are being watched.

[6] Their real purpose was to act as a ventilation system for the houses' attics.

[7] Nowadays, the eyes have become one of Sibiu's most famous symbols, making them a tourist attraction.

Additionally, some examples which are probably unrelated can also be found in the city of Timișoara in western Romania.

Similar eyebrow dormers can also be found on traditional rural Romanian houses or on cule in the historical region of Oltenia.