The following is a list of fortified churches in Transylvania. Southeastern Transylvania in Romania has one of the highest numbers of still-existing fortified churches, which were built during the 13th to 16th centuries, a period during which Transylvania was part of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire was rising. More than 150 villages in the area count various types of fortified churches, seven of them being included in the UNESCO World Heritage under the name of Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania.
Fortified churches of Transylvania | Jaunting Trips with Ana
Fortified churches of Transylvania | Jaunting Trips with Ana
Fortified churches of Transylvania | Jaunting Trips with Ana
Fortified Churches of Transylvania | Religiana
Fortified Churches of Transylvania | Religiana
Fortified Churches of Transylvania | Religiana
Fortified Churches of Transylvania - Rachel's Ruminations
Fortified Churches of Transylvania - Rachel's Ruminations
Fortified Churches of Transylvania - Rachel's Ruminations
Fortified Churches of Transylvania - Rachel's Ruminations
Fortified Churches of Transylvania - Rachel's Ruminations
The Best Way to See Transylvania’s Fortified Churches Is by Bike
• Description on the UNESCO's site• Fortified Churches Foundation• The list of Transylvanian villages with fortified churches on the site of the Institute for Cultural Memory• Saxon fortified churches and citadels from Transylvania Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
More than 150 villages in the area count various types of fortified churches, seven of them being included in the UNESCO World Heritage under the name of Villages with fortified churches in …
May 24, 2024 · With a selection of over 150 fortified churches to explore, you have ample opportunity to either create a list and visit them individually or integrate them into your itinerary while exploring Transylvania’s key towns like …
Aug 21, 2020 · First added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993, it’s a collection of seven churches in Translyvania that were heavily fortified during the late Middle Ages. So if you’re curious to know more about the Fortified …
Vivid, colorful houses, emerald green hillsides, medieval castles and fortified churches form the fairy-tale-like panorama of this pre-industrial landscape rife with history, ensuring you get infatuated with its many charms.
Only 150 of these fortified churches are still standing, out of approximately 300. After a memorable journey to the area, we have selected some of the most interesting remaining ensembles from …
If you don’t know where to start, check our guide to 10 of the most impressive fortified churches in Transylvania. You can easily see them all in one weekend if you’re staying in Brasov or Sibiu .
In Transylvania, in rural settlements Saxon and Székely, we can find three main types of fortifications: – Fortified church site (eg Prejmer or Sânzieni) – Fortified church (eg Saschiz Seica Mare or Selişte) – Fortress-church (eg Vine Valley …
