It is part of the UNESCO site 'Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania' and keeps its whole enclosure, with the bacon tower and the village museum.
About the place
A chapel built by the first Székely settlers stood here first. The Saxons then built a hall church, and around 1500 they fortified it: the nave was lengthened and joined to the western keep, and the tower gained a bell storey and a defensive storey. The 7 m ring wall dates from the early 16th century and was strengthened in the 17th century with towers and fortified houses. After 1743 the wall walk was replaced by storerooms for the villagers' provisions; the coffered ceiling dates from that year too. The organ sits above the altar, which is rare in Saxon churches.
Since 14 September 2026 the church interior has been closed for the restoration of frescoes, floor, galleries and pews; the work will most likely end in 2027, and the main tower is closed as well. You can still visit the village museum with Saxon costumes and objects, the terracotta exhibition, the top level of the south bastion and the bacon tower, and the ticket is reduced while the church is closed. It opens daily 10:00–18:00 from 1 April to 25 October and 10:00–16:00 from 26 October to 31 March, except during the monthly services.
Good to know
- From 26 October to 31 March it closes at 16:00; come in the morning.
- Leave the car in the free car park at the edge of the village and walk up; drones are forbidden.
- For groups or a guided tour call +40 745 324 394 in advance.
Opening hours
| Monday | 10–18 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10–18 |
| Wednesday | 10–18 |
| Thursday | 10–18 |
| Friday | 10–18 |
| Saturday | 10–18 |
| Sunday | 10–18 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.