Fortified Churches of Transylvania - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Описание: The Fortified Churches of Transylvania are a fascinating and intriguing UNESCO World Heritage Site in Romania. Mainly constructed by migrants from Saxony in present-day Germany, they were built to fortify the area against threats: from the Ottomans, the Mongols, and the Russians. But since they weren't rich communities and couldn't afford large castles or town walls, they opted for the next best thing: fortifying the largest building in town - the church. There's seven of these fortified churches on the World Heritage list, although hundreds more exist in the area. Let's have a closer look!

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