• 1.1 Background and church. 1.2 Fortifications and recognition. 2 Notes. Toggle the table of contents. Saschiz fortified church. 5 languages.
  • In this destination guide we will visit the Saxon fortified church of Saschiz (Keisd) in Mureș County, Romania.
  • The Late-Gothic fortified church from Saschiz is one of the strongest constructions of this type from Transylvania.
  • Other placves of interest in Saschiz. Saschiz Stronghold Cetatea de Refugiu or Cetatea Țărănească Saschiz Location: 1.2 miles west of Saschiz fortified church.
  • Saschiz Fortified Church. The late Gothic aisle-less church was built between 1493 and 1525 replacing a Romanesque basilica.
  • The organ is considered a valuable baroque instrument. The altar of the fortified church in Saschiz in Transiylvania.
  • The highlight of Saschiz is the fortified Saxon church that was built in the 1400s. The fortified church stands as a remarkable testament to medieval architecture.
  • The fortified Church Saschiz is on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List, and a peasant-like fortress is also found nearby in Saschiz.
  • The church becomes the example of a whole series of fortified churches in the center and south of Transylvania - the reduced churches.
  • Similar to other fortified churches, it served as the main refuge for the Saxon inhabitants of Saschiz village during invading raids from Ottomans.