Darul Mariei Tereza pentru un sat din Sibiu: canalul de apă nu trebuia să fie mai lat decât rochia împărătesei

A local legend from Scoreiu connects the villagers' water rights to Empress Maria Theresa's dress and an imperial approval from over 250 years ago. The story, shared by Daniela Cîmpean, recounts how villagers requested permission to dig a canal from the Laița River to supply their often-dry village stream. The empress reportedly agreed, stipulating the canal's width should not exceed her dress. Historical documents reveal past water disputes and the significance of water rights in the region. Since 1983, Scoreiu has had its own water supply, but the legacy of the empress's gift remains a point of pride for the community, symbolizing their unique heritage.