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
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 …
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania are seven villages (six Saxon and one Székely) founded by the Transylvanian Saxons. They are …
Jun 17, 2024 · If you don’t know where to start, we prepared a description of some of the most representative and beautiful fortified churches in Transylvania (this is not only my slightly …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
