Fortified Church Collection

The Viscri fortified church was built by the Transylvanian Saxon community in Viscri in the 13th century. It is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania

Synkavichy, Zelva District, Hrodna Province, Belarus. Aerial Bird's-eye View Church Of St. Michael Archangel. Eastern Orthodox Church

Osterlars Kirke church on Bornholm, Denmark

Round church St. Ols Kirke on Bornholm, Denmark

Fortified church of Homorod, Transylvania, Romania

Fortified church of Prejmer, Transylvania, Romania

Fortified church of Harman, Transylvania, Romania

The Fortified Church of Bazna, Bazna, Transylvania, Romania

The fortified church of Biertan, a Saxon village in Transylvania. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Sibiu County, Transylvania. Romania

Tartlau Peasant Castle is a peasant castle and fortified church in Tartlau, Prejmer, Brasov County, in Transylvania
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Fortified church of Homorod, Hamruden, built in 1270 as a Romanesque hall church, Brasov County, Transylvania, Romania
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View from the tower, Deutsch-Weisskirch fortified church, Unesco World Heritage Site
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Church castle of Crit, German Deutsch-Kreuz, a locality in Transylvania, Romania
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Deutsch-Weisskirch Fortified Church, Unesco World Heritage Site, Church of the Protestant Church of the Augsburg
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The fortified church of Wurmloch, built in the 14th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valea Viilor, German Wurmloch
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Romania: Dealu Frumos, Fortified Church (b / w photo)
6017497 Romania: Dealu Frumos, Fortified Church (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dealu Frumos, Fortified Church)

Romania: Vorumloc, Fortified Church (b / w photo)
6017493 Romania: Vorumloc, Fortified Church (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vorumloc, Fortified Church)

Romania: Mesindorf, Fortified Church (b / w photo)
6017499 Romania: Mesindorf, Fortified Church (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mesindorf, Fortified Church)

Romania: Archita, Fortified Church (b / w photo)
6017496 Romania: Archita, Fortified Church (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archita, Fortified Church)

Romania: Cisnadie, Fortified Church (b / w photo)
6017495 Romania: Cisnadie, Fortified Church (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cisnadie, Fortified Church)

Historic village Weissenkirchen located in wine-growing area, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lower Austria

Medieval town of Weissenkirchen in the Wachau, with fortified church Mariae Himmelfahrt
Medieval Town Of Weissenkirchen In The Wachau, With Fortified Church Mariae Himmelfahrt. The Wachau Is A Famous Vineyard And Listed As Wachau Cultural Landscape As Unesco World Heritage

Inside Viscris Fortified Church
Inside view of Viscris Fortified Church - UNESCO Heritage

Viscri Fortified Church, Transylvania, UNESCO
The village of Viscri is best known for its highly fortified church, originally built around 1100 AD. It is part of the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania

Fortified church of San Pedro de la Rua, 11th century, Estella, Navarre, Spain

Syriac Orthodox Church Mor Had Bschabo, Gulgoze, Mardin Province, Tur Abdin, Southeastern Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey

The fortified church of Biertan
Biertan (German: BirthAÔé¼lm, Romani: Biyertan, Hungarian: Berethalom) is a commune in central Romania, in the north of the Sibiu County

Biertan, village with fortified churches, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saxonian churches, Romania, Europe

Medieval Roma village on the fortified church route, 15th century fortified church, Biertan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

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"Discover the Rich History of Fortified Churches in Transylvania, Romania" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of fortified churches in Transylvania, Romania. These architectural marvels were built by various communities to protect themselves from invasions and stand as a testament to their resilience. One such example is the Viscri fortified church, constructed by the Transylvanian Saxon community. This impressive structure showcases their craftsmanship and strategic thinking. In Tartlau, Prejmer, Brasov County lies the Tartlau Peasant Castle - a unique blend of a peasant castle and fortified church. Its walls have witnessed centuries of history unfold within its sturdy embrace. The Homorod fortified church stands proudly since 1270 as a Romanesque hall church. Located in Brasov County, it serves as an enduring symbol of faith amidst turbulent times. Climb up the tower at Deutsch-Weisskirch fortified church for breathtaking views. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Protestant Church holds great cultural significance for Viscri and Brasov County. Travel further into Transylvania's heartland to discover Crit's Church Castle or Deutsch-Kreuz. This enchanting locality boasts historical charm that transports you back to medieval times. Wurmloch's fortified church takes us even deeper into history with its construction dating back to the 14th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Valea Viilor commune, Sibiu County - it offers an immersive experience like no other. Venturing beyond Romanian borders brings us to Denmark's Bornholm island where Osterlars Kirke stands tall with its captivating architecture. Meanwhile, St. Ols Kirke enthralls visitors with its round design - both serving as remarkable Danish fortification techniques. Don't miss out on exploring Prejmer's own fortified church too. It stands strong alongside others in Transylvania as a testament to human ingenuity against adversity.