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Biertan Fortified Church
Three rings of walls
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Image courtesy of © Wolfgang Fricke · CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Biertan Fortified Church
The fortified church of Biertan, on a hill above the village, is ringed by three walls and was the seat of the Lutheran bishops of Transylvania for three centuries. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Three rings of walls
- Famous sacristy lock
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Biertan Fortified Church before you go.