A description of how the people of the Middle Ages in a crowded town such as Schassburg/ Sighisoara in Saxon Transylvania, without proper sewage, coped with disposing their nightly “waste products”, collected usually in a recipient kept under the bed, known as the chamber pot.
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I endeavour through this series of periodic articles to inspire appreciation of the historic houses of Romania, a virtually undiscovered, but fascinating chapter of European architectural history and heritage.
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If you plan acquiring or selling a historic property in Romania or start a renovation project, I would be delighted to advise you in sourcing and transacting the property, specialist research, etc. To discuss your particular plan please see my contact details in the Contact page of this weblog.
Valentin Mandache, architectural historian 