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      Saxon Transylvania

      The Saxon fortified curches

      The south of Transylvania is marked by the Saxon civilization. Invited in the 12th century by the Hungarian kings to set up and defend the southern border with Wallachia, the German settlers lived in compact, well-organized communities. They erected the citadels of Transylvania and the famous Saxon fortified churches.

      Seven of these fortified churches, usually the best preserved, are UNESCO World Heritage monuments. They are situated in the villages Câlnic, Valea Viilor, Biertan, Saschiz, Viscri, Dârjiu and Prejmer. The fortified church of Malancrav, though not on the UNESCO list, preserved spectacular Medieval frescoes.

      June 14, 2023
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      Farewell, Herr Johann Schaas of Richis!

      "Here I am for here I have to be!" used to say Johann Schaas, the last Saxon villager of Richiș.
      November 29, 2022
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      Transylvanian autumn flavour – the Mosna Cabbage Festival

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      November 6, 2019
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      Valea Viilor fortified church

      The church of Valea Viilor is one of the most scenic monuments among the UNESCO fortified churches.
      August 1, 2019
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      Malancrav’s Medieval Church Frescoes

      The church of the small village of Malancrav hosts the largest Gothic fresco in Transylvania.
      October 29, 2018
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      Prejmer

      On the footprints of Teutonic Knights – Prejmer
      October 29, 2018
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      Viscri

      The church’s fortifications are impressive although the Viscri village is not a large one.
      October 29, 2018
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      Malancrav, a lively village

      The church of Malancrav was built in Roman style around 1305 and dominates the village of Malancrav.
      October 29, 2018
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      Biertan fortified church

      Built from 1486 to 1524, Biertan church has impressive defense walls.