Uploaded October 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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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!

For more Romanian World Heritage sites:
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For more church World Heritage sites:
Pilgrimage Church of Wies: youtu.be/mQhu7KP2OS8
Petajavesia Old Church: youtu.be/v-clRZQHM34
Urnes Stave Church: youtu.be/yPUMwHKSLtE

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