Fortified Church Curciu

Fortified Church Curciu

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At the end of 14th century, the three-aisled Gothic basilica with west tower dedicated to Saint John was built on a hill in the centre of the village. The choir display chamfered and pear-shaped ribs that rest on engaged pillars with capitals. The sacrament alcove, keystones, a richly decorated sedile and traceried windows represent the valuable architectural sculpture. An oval enclosing wall surrounds the church. In the south stands a gate tower with portcullis grooves, next to it a chapel whose choir is placed before the curtain wall.

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Built in the 12th century, the fortified church in Cisnădioara is one of Romania’s oldest Romanesque basilicas, preserved almost unchanged, and hosting the oldest church organ in the country. The legend has it that the village lads used to prove their strength before getting married by rolling uphill the big boulder stones from the monastery yard, gathered there for times of trouble. Presently the basilica at the feet of Cindrel Mountains comes alive at film projections, concerts or romantic picnics in the moonlight. Photo and Text SOURCE: http://www.sibiu-turism.ro/Culture-and-Heritage-Religious-Heritage-Fortified-Churches-The-fortified-church-from-Cisnadioara.aspx
Strada Sub Cetate, Cisnădioara, Romania