Fortified Curches from Transylvania - Locations

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Transylvania, with its name coming from Latin ultra silvam (beyond the forest), is one of the most interesting and surprising regions of Romania. Its German, Hungarian and Romanian cultural traditions play a great role in its cultural and ethnic diversity. The Transylvanian plateau is surrounded by mountain peaks and drained by sparkling rivers which makes it both a pleasant place for a relaxing holiday with a landscape pleasing to the eye and an exciting place for adventure-seeking travellers.

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AGARBICIU / ARBEGEN

The church

The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of the village's 15th century church, which has a single nave and was erected on a hillock in the village centre. It was first referred to in documents of 1415, which corresponds to the Gothic style of its interior. The choir area is square in shape and has a cross-ribbed vault.

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It leads via a pointed arch, on the west, to the nave and, on the east, to the hexagonal apse, which is closed on five sides. The theory that the vault of the nave would have had a rib network is supported by the terracotta rib fragments found in the courtyard. Nowadays, the nave is covered by a penetration barrel vault supported by three pairs of pillars.

The fortification

A single mantle wall borders the oval precinct. This wall, following more or less the shape of the smooth slope, is approximately six meters high.

You can find more information about this church and many others on this CD dedicated to the fortified churches in Transylvania.

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Fortified Churches Multimedia CD - 15 EUR

Over 400 images revealing 44 saxon villages from Transylvania and their Fortified Churches, historical facts and architectural information, 19 local legends, an interactive map of the site, explicit hand-made drawings on how were the churches made, a see-through section ; all this toghether with a large, easy-to-use dictionary which will accurately explain all the specific or not so well-known terms you will come upon. Available in 7 languages: Romanian, German, English, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Catalan

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In April and May you can witness the beginning of spring by admiring the blossomy fields and fruit trees, the fresh green of the grass, the flowery scents and the clear blue sky. This is an ideal time for experiencing the rebirth of nature and for taking fabulous pictures.

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These are some of the things you don't want to miss when you get here.

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You have to "taste" the local stuff for a real Transylvanian experience.

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The Fortified Churches are an unique and interesting fenomenon. They can be found in only a few places throughout Europe and there were more than 300 Fortified Saxon Churches in Transylvania.

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