Top 10 Fortified Churches in Sibiu County

Since the Transylvanian Saxons were granted the territory of today's southern Transylvania by the Hungarian King Géza II in the 12th century, they were exposed to hostile attacks from the east. To protect the villagers from these dangers, the churches were fortified over the centuries. The uniqueness of fortified churches lies in the fact that, unlike medieval castles, they did not belong to the nobility but served as communal projects for the defense and protection of the village community. Even today, the diverse fortifications of these churches stand as impressive witnesses of that era.