A church surrounded by defensive walls, towers and storerooms, built by Saxon and Székely communities to withstand sieges.
În sudul Transilvaniei există peste 150 de biserici fortificate, multe ridicate de sași în secolele XIII–XVI. În caz de atac, sătenii se retrăgeau în incintă, unde fiecare familie avea o cămară cu provizii. Biertan, Viscri, Prejmer, Valea Viilor, Saschiz, Câlnic și Dârjiu fac parte din Patrimoniul Mondial UNESCO.
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- ApseThe semicircular or polygonal end of the church, usually to the east, where the altar stands.
- Bell towerThe tower or structure in which the bells hang; it can be attached to the church or stand separately.
- Chancel (presbytery)The part of the church, usually raised and facing east, where the altar stands and the clergy officiate.
- NaveThe main body of the church where the congregation sits; large churches have a central nave and side aisles.
- PulpitThe raised place from which the Gospel is read and the sermon preached; in Protestant churches it is the focal point.
- SacristyThe room next to the altar where vestments and sacred vessels are kept and priests vest.