Historic Churches & Monasteries
Brașov County preserves a diverse religious landscape shaped by centuries of Saxon and Romanian history. This collection features UNESCO World Heritage sites like the fortified churches of Viscri and Prejmer, known for their massive defensive walls and medieval architecture. It also includes the Brâncovenesc-style Sâmbăta de Sus Monastery and the historic St. Nicholas Church in the Șchei district. These sites showcase a mix of Gothic, Baroque, and traditional Byzantine-influenced styles across Lutheran, Orthodox, and Reformed traditions.
A The Fortified Church of Viscri
The Viscri fortified church is a Lutheran fortified church in Viscri, Brașov County, in the Transylvania region of Romania.
B The Fortified Church of Prejmer
The Prejmer fortified church is a Lutheran fortified church in Prejmer, Brașov County, in the Transylvania region of Romania and the…
C St. Nicholas Church
Saint Nicholas Church is a Romanian Orthodox church in Brașov, dominating the historic district of Șcheii Brașovului.
D Biserica Mănăstirii Brâncoveanu - Sâmbăta de Sus
An 18th-century Orthodox monastery built in the Brâncovenesc style, known for its intricate stone carvings and peaceful mountain setting at the foot of the Făgăraș Mountains.
E Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului
Located in Brașov’s Council Square, this 19th-century Orthodox cathedral features a Byzantine-style design modeled after the Greek church in Sibiu.
F Biserica Ortodoxă Hărman
A local Orthodox place of worship serving the community of Hărman, distinct from the village's famous Saxon fortified church.
G The Fortified Church of Codlea
A 13th-century Lutheran church featuring a 15th-century fortification wall and a notable Renaissance-style painted coffered ceiling added in 1702.
H The Fortified Saxon Church of Ghimbav
Originally built in the 13th century, this Saxon Lutheran church was later surrounded by a circular defensive wall and rebuilt in the 17th century.
I The Fortified Church of Cincșor
A late Gothic-style fortified church dating back to the 13th century, featuring well-preserved defensive towers and a surrounding wall.
J The Fortified Church of Cincu
One of the largest Saxon churches in Transylvania, this 13th-century Romanesque basilica was later converted into a Gothic structure with massive defensive walls.
K Schitul Sinca Veche
An Orthodox monastic retreat located near the ancient cave monastery of Șinca Veche, known for its spiritual significance and traditional architecture.
L The Fortified Church of Drăușeni
A 13th-century Romanesque basilica featuring a defensive wall with towers, representing the early phase of Saxon ecclesiastical architecture in Transylvania.
M The Fortified Church of Cața
A 13th-century Lutheran church with Romanesque origins, protected by a defensive wall and three remaining fortification towers.
N Biserica reformată Belvárosi
A late 19th-century Reformed church located in central Brașov, serving the city's Hungarian-speaking Protestant community.
O Evangelical Church of Romania
The Evangelical Church of Romania is a Protestant denomination that emerged out of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
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