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Biertan fortified church #27591544
Description
Old Biertan fortified church in Biertan village, the village and its foritification being one of the most important Saxon placements in Transylvania dating from 13th century. This church was first mentioned in the 15th century and was the seat of Lutheran Evangelical Bishop in Transylvania between 1572 and 1867. Since 1993 the village and church are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.