Biserica Fortificată Saschiz

The fortified church of Saschiz, a Saxon village near Sighisoara, is one of the most valuable monuments of its kind in Transylvania, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with other villages with fortified churches. The hall-type building, raised in the fifteenth century, combined the role of a place of worship with that of a refuge against attack, with thick walls and defensive features. Nearby stands the clock tower, inspired by the one in Sighisoara, set apart from the church on a rise.

The Saxon community that built the complex shaped the look of the village, with its coloured houses and typical barns. Today Saschiz is a landmark of cultural tourism in the hilly country of the Tarnava valleys. Visitors can climb for views over the village; checking the opening schedule is recommended.