Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania

Transylvania is more than home to legends; it is a legend itself. Transylvania’s Saxon villages with fortified churches are one of Europe’s best preserved medieval landscapes, with historic sites still left untouched, and its views are reminiscent of Grimm’s fairytale books. The splendid, fortified Saxon churches spread throughout the Transylvanian Saxons villages stand proud across the whole region, being designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.

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Bigar Waterfall
Bigăr Waterfall

Bigăr waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall in the world.

Letea Sunken Forest, Danube Delta
Letea Sunken Forest

Letea is an out-of-the-ordinary sunken forest

Turda Gorges, Cluj county [Credits: Adrian Petrisor]
Turda Gorges

The Turda Gorges are one of the most impressive natural highlights in Transylvania.
Snagov

Being one of the hidden gems around Bucharest, The Snagov Natural Reserve has two protected areas for their fauna and flora: Snagov Lake and Snagov Forest that surrounds it.

Transylvania, sweet home
Saxon Roots

The Transylvania Saxon settlers (XIII th - XVI th century) have built villages around fortified churches, which display a great variety of defensive architectural styles.
Biertan

Biertan, the former see of the Saxon Bishops, is a majestic fortified citadel, one of the strongest in Transylvania

Viscri fortified church
Viscri

Viscri, a hidden treasure in the heart of Transylvania, "the last corner of Europe where you see true sustainability and complete resilience", according to Charles, Prince of Wales words.