Romania is rich in history and therefore ... just as rich in the corresponding buildings and many stories.

There are still 300 fortified churches in Transylvania alone, as well as fortresses, castles, many fortresses and ruins in large numbers.

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Transylvania is rich in history and around 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through the past and present of the Transylvanian region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We would like to thank the Fortified Churches Foundation (https://kirchenburgen.org) for permission to use the images and data.

Transylvania is famous for its more than 160 fortified churches, the history of which dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the region was a contested border area. The inhabitants reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with defensive structures.

The fortifications were extended and rebuilt over the centuries. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by its special density and diversity of these architectural monuments.

Find out more about the fortified churches:
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There are over 160 fortified churches in the region of Transylvania, one of which is Weidenbach / Ghimbav.

The settlement was founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Order in the 15th century. by rebuilding a Romanesque predecessor building a Gothic basilica. During the fortification with a ring and five defense towers, a canine and a pit were later built, and the church tower was equipped with gaps. After the destruction of 1658, the church was rebuilt in its old form, but the nave vault was not built until 1775. From the Gothic construction phase, in addition to the composition of the floor plan of...

Learn more about this fortified church:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/weidenbach-ghimbav/

Overview of all 160 fortified churches:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/fortified-churches/

Transylvania is rich in history, and around 160 fortified churches invite interested visitors to take a journey through Transylvania's past and present.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Transylvania is famous for the large number of fortified churches, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. At the time, the region was a contested borderland. Residents reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with fortifications.

The facilities have been expanded and rebuilt over the centuries. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique world-wide landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by the great density and variety of these monuments.

Learn more about fortified churches:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/ro /uir/fortified-churches

At that time, the region was a contested border area. The inhabitants reacted to the threats by fortifying their churches with fortifications. Over the centuries, the fortifications were extended and rebuilt. Many of them have been preserved to this day and form a unique landscape of fortified churches, which is characterized by its special density and diversity of these monuments.

Thanks to the Fortified Churches Foundation for permission to use these images.

Transylvania is rich in history and around 160 fortified churches invite the interested visitor to take a trip through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/en / uir / fortified-churches /

A beautiful picture from Biertan. The town and fortified church of Biertan (Biertan in German), first mentioned in a document from 1283, is located in the county of Sibiu in the Transylvania region.

Learn more about fortified churches in Transylvania:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Honigberg (in Saxon Huntschprich, in Hungarian Szaszhermany) is a commune and village, one of the most famous fortified churches and only a few kilometers from Brasov.

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This fortified church is a completely preserved small fortress with the church in the center. Besides an interesting museum, you can also visit the battlements, the tower and the church. You must have seen it and it is also for families with children, because of the many corridors, stairs and more ... an exciting and beautiful experience

About the place: the Hungarian King Andrew II in 1211 awarded the Burzenland to the Teutonic Order of Knights, who settled here, built castles, brought German settlers to the country and founded villages, including Honigberg.

The first documented mention of the village was in 1240 under Mons Mellis ("Mountain of Honey"). At that time, King Bela IV granted the Cistercian Order patronage over the churches of Marienburg, Petersberg, Honigberg and Tartlau.

We follow the Zitzmann family through Romania, which not only allowed us to use the photos from the trip (end of September 2023), but also to capture the experiences and adventures. Thank you 🥰

"Romania, day 14, today the day of the fortified churches in Transylvania, where many Saxon Germans are and have been. The fortified churches could house the inhabitants of entire villages in case of attack. Each family was given a small room. There were more than 200 such rooms in one of the fortified churches. There was also a school, a weaving mill, etc., because villages were often besieged for a long time...very interesting to see, in some fortified churches we were allowed to climb up the tower on adventurous paths. Without safety measures, this would be impossible here in Austria. We were simply told to be careful, steep steps 🙂 When you stand under a bell tower supported by rotten wooden beams, you can't think about it. Another day with many new impressions 🙂 ".

There are over 160 fortified churches in the Transylvanian region, one of which is Holzmenge / Hosman.

Only the western portal and the pillars with arches separating the nave from the side naves have survived from the basilica, which was built in the 13th century. The western portal is a valuable testimony of the Romanesque architectural sculpture of Transylvania with numerous friezes in relief. Around 1500, the bell tower of the church was enlarged of wood and equipped with a battlement supported by consoles. During this, the side aisles of the church were removed. The two walls of the fortress, built in the 15th century, are connected by the gate tower and still show traces of the former battlements and gates.

Learn more about this church castle:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/holzmengen-hosman/

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

We have expanded our overview ( Thank you Alex ) and there are already almost 180 fortified churches in Transylvania.

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All fortified churches are related to complete information, visiting hours and additional information from https://kirchenburgen.org Thanks to the Foundation of Fortified Churches for allowing us to use this data.

The church is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu and one of approx. 160 fortified churches in Transylvania.

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Fans of castles, fortresses, castles and everything around should not be missing the following during a holiday in Romania 🥰

Hunedoara / Corvin Castle, Hunedoara County | Bran Castle / Törzburg, Brașov County | Peles Castle, Prahova County | Cantacuzino Castle, Prahova County | Biertan Fortified Church / Birthälm, Sibiu County | Sibiu / Sibiu Fortifications | Rasnov / Rosenau Fortress, Brașov County | and more ( soon ) ...

A bigger overview:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/.../ausflugsziele.../

Transylvania is rich in history and approx. 160 fortified churches invite the visitor interested to make a journey through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Transylvania is rich in history and approx. 160 fortified churches invite the visitor interested to make a journey through the past and present of the Transylvania region.

An overview of all these fortified churches and much more information: https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

There are over 160 castles in the Transylvania region, one of them is Pretai / Brateiu.

Some remains of the 14th Gothic Basilica today. Jh. in stock. Today's church bears the characteristics of the 15th Jh. The churchyard was greatly altered by the removal of the south row of pillars and the raising of the outer walls and the installation of a barrel vault. Particularly remarkable are the pillars between the north and center aisles, which have profiled cross-sections and chapters with figurative representations.

On the journey through the Great Kokel valley (Târnava Mare), the Brateiu castle appears a few kilometers east of Mediasch. It is located in the middle of the place at the beginning of the village.

Learn more about this church castle:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/pretai-brateiu/

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen/

Experience a bike tour guided through Transylvania in 8 days.

Arrival in Sibiu ( Sibiu ), drive to the cities of Transylvania and the fortified churches Birthälm, Reichesdorf and Mediasch. Tour / city in Schäßburg ( Sighisoara ) and Kronstadt experience and also Bran Castle and Rosenau Castle ( Rasnov ) to Zarnesti, known to bear observation stations.

7 x night, breakfast, adventure and more ... Bicycle rental, English language guide and luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation. A wonderful experience throughout Transylvania 🥰

All details of the ( tour date from May to September 2023 ):
Reisen Rumänien

Your German language partner for information, reservations and more:
Carpathian Tourism Center in Sibiu ( Sibiu ),
Reisen Rumänien
e-mail: alex@reisen-rumaien.com

There are over 160 fortified churches in the Transylvanian region, one of which is Pretai / Brăteiu.

Only a few remains from the 14th-century Gothic basilica remain today. Today's church features 15th-century features. Of note are the pillars between the north and the central nave, which have profiled cross sections and capitals with figurative representations.

On the journey through the valley of the Great Kokel (Târnava Mare), a few kilometers east of Mediaș (MedJugendbauhütte Pretaiia?), Appears the fortified church from Brateiu. It is located in the middle of the village on the green of the village.

Learn more about this church castle:
https://kirchenburgen.org/location/pretai-brateiu/

Overview of all 160 church castles:
https://xn--urlaub-in-rumnien-2qb.de/de/uir/kirchenburgen.

Wanderlust Tours from Sighișoara in Mureș County offers a wide range of personalized, nature, cultural and also culinary tours in Transylvania.

Day trips to visit important fortified churches, cycling and hiking trips, "Views" to palaces, castles and much more ..., a city tour of the old town of Sighisoara and discoveries about local cuisine, crafts, history, traditions authentic and many, much more!

More information and all contact details for this German-speaking tourism provider: https://www.wanderlust-tour.ro/transilvania/?lang=de

Specialized tourism, study trips… The Fortified Churches Foundation addresses anyone who is involved in the "issue of the fortified church" in Transylvania (Romania) or who wants to do it in the future - whether they are universities, technical schools. , professional associations or other interested groups and individuals.

Learn more / contact:
https://kirchenburgen.org/aktivitaten/fachtourismus/