Objective
Discover Prejmer Fortified Church
If you want to see the fortress for yourself you can always buy tickets online!
If you want to see the fortress for yourself you can always buy tickets online!
Where is the Fortress?
Brief History
Prejmer Fortress - UNESCO Heritage
Did you know that Prejmer Fortress is one of the best preserved fortifications in Europe?
The church fortress of Prejmer is one of the most important medieval historical monuments in Transylvania. The built of the church was started by the Odin of the Teutonic Knights in 1218.
After the expulsion of the Order by the Hungarian King Andrew II, the church was continued in the Early Burgundian Gothic style, an architectural style that the Cistercian monks introduced to Transylvania in the 13th century.
- Dating from the 13th century
- The largest fortification in Eastern Europe
- 12M high walls
- It was the target of more than 50 Turkish attacks
The church building was never fortified, but was protected by the 14 m high enclosure wall, reinforced with five defensive towers, with zwinger and water ditch. A valuable feature preserved to this day is the living and store rooms spread over 4 floors.
- Foundation of Transylvanian Saxons in Munich
- Church dedicated to the Holy Cross
- The place of worship still holds winter services
- Art objects
Brief History
Prejmer Fortress - UNESCO Heritage
Did you know that Prejmer Fortress is one of the best preserved fortifications in Europe?
The church fortress of Prejmer is one of the most important medieval historical monuments in Transylvania. The built of the church was started by the Odin of the Teutonic Knights in 1218.
After the expulsion of the Order by the Hungarian King Andrew II, the church was continued in the Early Burgundian Gothic style, an architectural style that the Cistercian monks introduced to Transylvania in the 13th century.
- Dating from the 13th century
- The largest fortification in Eastern Europe
- 12M high walls
- It was the target of more than 50 Turkish attacks
Cladirea bisericii nu a fost niciodată fortificata, ci a fost protejata de zidul de incinta inalt de 14 m, intarit cu cinci turnuri de aparare, cu zwinger si sant de apa. O caracteristica valoroasa pastrata pana azi o reprezinta camerele de locuit si camarile de provizii desfasurate pe 4 etaje.
- Fundatia Sasilor Transilvaneni din Munchen
- Biserica inchinata sfintei cruci
- In lacasul de cult inca se tin slujbe iarna
- Obiecte de arta
Prejmer fortified church
Testimonials
Experience
What some of our visitors said about the fortress and the place of worship.
I was pleasantly surprised by this fortress. I got there at opening time, so there were no visitors and I got to wander around (not really, it's a big circle). With a lot of history, this place is a not so well known treasure of Romania.
An extremely pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it to be so nice. The building is around 700 years old and in very good condition. The church is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and the fortification has 270 rooms and is one big maze.
It is very well preserved and very beautiful. It has a lot of potential if renovated. You can even climb the stairs for a great view from the top. The church inside has great architecture and can be visited. It is not very crowded, which gives you space for good photos.
Prejmer fortified church
Testimonials
Experience
What some of our visitors said about the fortress and the place of worship.
I was pleasantly surprised by this fortress. I got there at opening time, so there were no visitors and I got to wander around (not really, it's a big circle). With a lot of history, this place is a not so well known treasure of Romania.
An extremely pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it to be so nice. The building is around 700 years old and in very good condition. The church is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and the fortification has 270 rooms and is one big maze.
It is very well preserved and very beautiful. It has a lot of potential if renovated. You can even climb the stairs for a great view from the top. The church inside has great architecture and can be visited. It is not very crowded, which gives you space for good photos.
Did you know that the fortress adopts a variety of art objects?
Besides the church, the chambers in the fortress walls and the museum you can discover true artistic objects such as the organ, bells, pews, pulpit and many others.
The altar dates back to 1804 and its central panel was painted by Friederich Miess. This painting is today on the west wall of the north aisle.
The old organ (without pedal) is on the west gallery. In 1676 a new organ for 65 fl. was purchased, then an organist was hired.
In 1916 during the First World War three bells were confiscated, replaced in 1923 by three bells cast in Apolda (Thuringia).
art objects
The walls near the church house real works of art
art objects
The walls near the church house real works of art
Did you know that the fortress adopts a variety of art objects?
Besides the church, the chambers in the fortress walls and the museum you can discover true artistic objects such as the organ, bells, pews, pulpit and many others.
The altar dates back to 1804 and its central panel was painted by Friederich Miess. This painting is today on the west wall of the north aisle.
The old organ (without pedal) is on the west gallery. In 1676 a new organ for 65 fl. was purchased, then an organist was hired.
In 1916 during the First World War three bells were confiscated, replaced in 1923 by three bells cast in Apolda (Thuringia).