Biertan is a commune in Transylvania, Romania. The commune is composed of three villages: Biertan, Copșa Mare, and Richiș, each of which has a fortified church.
Biertan fortified church
The former home of Sara Römischer, in the old Kirchgasse (i.e. church alley) of Biertan/Birthälm
Close-up view of the Biertan/Birthälm fortified church
The Evangelical Lutheran medieval fortified church of Biertan/Birthälm during autumn
Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania
The south-eastern Transylvania region in Romania currently has one of the highest numbers of existing fortified churches from the 13th to 16th centuries. It has more than 150 well preserved fortified churches of a great variety of architectural styles.
Biertan village and fortified church
Hărman
Image: Ansamblul bisericii evanghelice fortificate 1
Image: RO AB Calnic fort 11