• The Saschiz fortified church (Romanian: Biserica fortificată din Saschiz; German: Kirchenburg von Keisd) is a Lutheran fortified church in Saschiz (Keisd), Mureș County...
  • Other placves of interest in Saschiz. Saschiz Stronghold Cetatea de Refugiu or Cetatea Țărănească Saschiz Location: 1.2 miles west of Saschiz fortified church.
  • In this destination guide we will visit the Saxon fortified church of Saschiz (Keisd) in Mureș County, Romania.
  • Fortified Churches. Saschiz. The present-day Late-Gothic hall church dedicated to Saint Stephen was built in 1493-1525.
  • The Late-Gothic fortified church from Saschiz is one of the strongest constructions of this type from Transylvania.
  • Saschiz Fortified Church. The late Gothic aisle-less church was built between 1493 and 1525 replacing a Romanesque basilica.
  • The commune has a fortified church, designated in 1993 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Saschiz has been first mentioned in writing in 1305.
  • The Evangelical Fortified Church. The village of Saschiz dates back to the Middle Ages and has a rich cultural heritage that is evident in its well-preserved...
  • Similar to other fortified churches, it served as the main refuge for the Saxon inhabitants of Saschiz village during invading raids from Ottomans.
  • 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.