The church / fortified church is located in the municipality of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

Biertan is part of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in documents in 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like every Saxon settlement, it stands out for its row of houses around a central square, above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon episcopate (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church of A.B.), which favored the construction of one of the largest farming communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful pictures by photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ), thank you for the permission to use / show them.

The village of Ighișu Nou (known as Eibesterf in Saxon, Eibesdorf in German, and Szaszivanfalva in Hungarian) is part of the Medias Municipality in Sibiu County.

The village was first mentioned in documents in 1305 and became a free Saxon settlement in 1325.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for providing these photos (taken in early August 2024).

Experience an unforgettable Easter celebration (April 19–21) in a fairytale setting at Brukenthal Palace in Avrig (Freck in German).
Enjoy an exquisite menu, carefully prepared to delight your senses and make Easter a truly special moment. Traditional dishes made with high-quality ingredients, as well as fine cuisine for all your loved ones. Selected wines to perfectly complement each dish and add a touch of refinement to your stay.

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Museum of Traditional Popular Culture in Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) is one of the largest open-air museums in Romania.

Located just south of Sibiu (German: Hermannstadt), the museum is located in the "Dumbrava Sibiului" forest, on the connecting road between Sibiu and Rășinari, about three kilometers (3) from the city.

Contains installations of traditional pre-industrial Romanian popular civilization. Houses, workshops and construction complexes are scattered around a lake, among the trees of the Sibiu Drumbrates.

We thank Mrs Farkas Ildiko ( facebook.com/farkas.ildiko.75 ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Sometimes everything is upside down in life, here in Brambura Park in Avrig (Freck in German) this is the norm. An experience for children, families and every visitor.

Pictures of Brambura Park from mid-May 2024 in Avrig (approx. 25 km south-east of Sibiu), the adventure park for everyone > https://brambura-park.ro/

This church / fortified church is located in the commune of Biertan (Biertan in German, Berethalom in Hungarian) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan belongs to the first German-Saxon settlements and was mentioned in documents as early as 1398 (other sources: 1402).

Like any Saxon settlement, it is characterised by a row of houses built around a central square above which rises the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon bishopric (episcopal see of the Evangelical Church A.B.), which favoured the construction of one of the largest agricultural communities in Transylvania around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure of Romania, definitely worth a visit.

Visit now the Restaurant | Historical Cafe (both daily: 8 am to 10 pm) in the Palatul (Palace) Brukenthal in Avrig (Freck in German) just a few kilometers east of Sibiu.

https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/palace-brukenthal-avrig/

Or plan your weekend, your vacation or even your event here. Spring and the Brukenthal Palace are looking forward to welcoming you.

More in the 2nd revised edition of our brochure “Vacation in Romania” on page 38 and 39 > https://xn--willkommen-in-rumnien-m2b.de/

The Old Town / the center of Sibiu in beautiful pictures. Hermannstadt (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county capital of the eponymous county in the historical region of Transylvania.

The first German settlers are believed to have reached the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191. From 1223, the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is used, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf is recorded.

We thank Mr. Maik Lanckrock for allowing us to use these pictures.

Valea Viilor (Wurmloch in German) is a commune in Sibiu County, Transylvania Region.

Valea Viilor, originally Vorumloc, was probably first mentioned under the Hungarian name Baromlak in 1224 (possibly 1305). Transylvania-Saxon Hörigendorf, which was originally held by the nobility, was later able to join the see of Mediascher and thus become free. Until 1964, the local in Romania was run under the German derivative name Vorumloc, then renamed "Valea Viilor" (in German: valea viilor).

In 1850 the proportion of Germans was over 65% and in 1977 over 50%. Today, only about 1-2% of the inhabitants are German.

We thank Vlad the Impaler - Dracula (photo: Adrian Arsu) for the permission to use this picture.

„The bridge of lies” is one of the most famous landmarks of Sibiu. Built in 1859 in Friedrichshütte in Hesse, here was built the first cast iron bridge in Romania ( and the second in Europe ).

There are many legends about names, but because it was also the first bridge that did not stand on the pillars, it was called „ Liegebrücke ”... and the word „ Lügenbrücke ”' then it wasn't that far

The carpenter's storm in Sibiu / Sibiu ( in Romanian: The carpenters' Tower ) was in the 14th century. 17th century built by the Saxon carpenter's guild in Hermannstadt. The tower was part of the city's third fortified belt and is today the left tower, the defensive wall and the fortress still preserved. It is located on Zitadellenstraße ( Harteneckgasse, named after Mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck ).

Pottery Tower ( in Romanian Potters' Tower ) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon guild. It was also part of the city's third fortified belt and is located to the right of the defensive wall and a preserved fortress.

Images: July 13, 2023

And further we follow the journey „ Schnuff ” 😊 and his motorcycle friends, today part 8 of x.

The fortified church of Biertan is located in the municipality of Biertan ( in German Birthälm, in Hungarian Berethalom ) in the district of Sibiu in Transylvania. Biertan is part of the first German-Saxon settlements and was already mentioned in 1398 ( other sources: 1402 ).

Like any Saxon settlement, it stands out through a series of houses, which rise around a central square above the imposing church fortress. Between 1572 and 1867, Biertan was the seat of the Saxon Diocese ( Bishop of the Evangelical Church of A.B. ), which favored the construction of one of the largest peasant communities in Transylvania, around this fortified church. It is a medieval and architectural treasure in Romania, which is definitely worth visiting.

Hermannstadt (Sibiu in Romanian, Nagyszeben in Hungarian and Hermestatt in Sieburg-Saxon) is a city in the geographical region of Seiburg and was/is one of the centers of the seven citizens of Saxony.

Probably in 1147 the first German settlers arrived in the area; they settled on the hill above the Zibin River, today's Oberstadt. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191 under the name praepositum Cibiniensem; a fool appeared. From 1223 the Latin name is "Villa Hermannni" and from 1241 the German equivalent is Hermannstorf.

In the 14. During the century, Hermannstadt developed into a commercial center of international importance. It was one of the most important cities in Transylvania - perhaps even the most important, as it was not only the center of trade, administration and the church, but also the largest fortresses in all of Transylvania.

In the middle of one of the most beautiful mountain regions of the Carpathians lies the Cabana (hut / mountain hotel) Balea Lac, right next to the glacial lake of the same name.

Accessible directly via the legendary Transfagarasan road (in winter via a cable car) and situated at an altitude of 2,034 metres, the hotel offers accommodation to international standards.

Can also be visited in winter with an ‘ice hotel’ > https://www.hotelofice.ro/

Hermannstadt / Sibiu by night ... always beautiful 🥰

Images: July 2023

A small village (Mergeln / Merghindeal) in the historical region of Transylvania, photographed in mid-May 2022. Beautiful.

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor ( facebook.com/sorinonisor ) for granting permission to use these images.

Sibiu is an important cultural and economic centre in the south of Transylvania.

Together with the city of Luxembourg, Sibiu was the European Capital of Culture in 2007.

Find out more about Sibiu:
https://urlaub-in-rumänien.de/en/uir/destinations-romania-sibiu/

We thank Living in Sibiu ( https://www.instagram.com/living.in.sibiu/ ) for the permission to use these pictures. Picture church: Mr Frank Schleßmann

The village of Hosman ( in German Holzmengen ) is located in the Sibiu district of Transylvania and is part of the municipality of Nocrich ( Leschkirch ).

We thank Your Guide in Transylvania (photo: Adrian Arsu Films) for permission to use this image (January 2022).

Medias (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes and in Saxon Medwesch, Medves or Meddesch) is a town in the county of Sibiu in Transylvania.

The city of Medias consists of the town of Medias and the neighbouring village of Ighisu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has around 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Medias is the second largest and most populous city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, there was a Roman fortress called ‘Media’ on the site of today's city. Later, in the 12th to 13th centuries, the Hungarian kings settled German and Western European settlers, the so-called Transylvanian Saxons, in this area of Medias.

Pictures: Mid May 2024

The Cârța Monastery (in German, Kerz) is a former Cistercian / Benedictine monastery in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

It is located on the left bank of the Olt River, between the cities of Sibiu and Făgăraș, and is now an Evangelical Lutheran church. The exact founding date of the Cârța Monastery (in Latin: monasterium beatae Mariae virginis in Candelis de Kerch) is unknown.

A document from Konstanz, dated 17 April 1418 and issued by Sigismund, King of Hungary, vaguely states that the monastery was founded, built, and endowed with rights and privileges by his predecessors. Cistercian documents from the 13th to 15th centuries, analyzed by Leopold Janauschek, indicate the founding year around 1202–1203.

Cistercian Monastery / Cârța / Transylvania

Sibiu (in German: Hermannstadt) is an important cultural and economic center in the south of Transylvania.

The old town / city center of Sibiu in stunning images. Hermannstadt (in Romanian Sibiu, in Hungarian Nagyszeben, and in Transylvanian Saxon Hermestatt) is the county capital of the district of the same name in the historical region of Transylvania.

It is believed that the first German settlers arrived in the area in 1147. The first documented mention of the city dates back to 1191. From 1223, the Latin name "Villa Hermanni" is recorded, and from 1241, the German equivalent Hermannstorf.

Old Town / Sibiu / Transylvania

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the pictures from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you, Roland 🥰

Pictures from a trip on (National Road 7C, turnoff after Sibiu towards Brașov) and over the Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Vidraru Dam, and the Olt River.

Here: Ascent and descent on the Transfăgărășan

We thank Mr. Roland Schmid for sending us the pictures from his trip, which he took in August 2023. Thank you, Roland 🥰

The Carpenters' Tower in Sibiu (on the left of the wall) was built in the 14th century by the Saxon carpenters' guild of Sibiu.

The tower was part of the city's third fortification belt, and is now the surviving tower on the left of the city wall and fortress. It is located on Zitadellenstraße (Harteneckgasse, named after the mayor Johann Sachs von Harteneck).

The Olarilor Tower (Olarilor's Tower in Romanian, to the right of the wall) was built in the 15th century by the Saxon potters' guild. It was also part of the city's third fortification belt and stands to the right of the preserved defensive wall and fortress.

Images: July 2023

Mediaș (in German Mediasch, in Hungarian Medgyes, and in Saxon dialect Medwesch, Medves, or Meddesch) is a town (and municipality, explanation below) in Sibiu County, Transylvania.

The town of Mediaș also includes the village of Ighișu Nou (German: Sächsisch-Eibesdorf) and has a population of approximately 35,000 to 55,000 inhabitants. After Sibiu, Mediaș is the second-largest and most populous city in Sibiu County.

In Roman times, a fortress named "Media" was located on the present-day site of the city. Later, in the 12th to 13th centuries, Hungarian kings settled German and Western European colonists in this area, known as the Transylvanian Saxons.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful and recent pictures.