Location: village Saschiz, Transylvania – Central Romania
Address: Strada Principala - Saschiz, Mures county
Nearest large town: Sighisoara (10 miles west)
Nearest train station: Saschiz Halta
Telephone: (+4) 0744 179.039
Village Saschiz in Transylvania is home to an impressive Saxon Fortified Church a - World Heritage Site -
as well as to several artisans whose workshops (carpentry, pottery and wood-painting) are open to visitors.
The locally-produced blue pottery has been much appreciated since it was born, in Saschiz, in 1702.
Saschiz Evangelical Church (late-Gothic architecture) was built between 1493 and 1496 by Saxon colonists.
Its sheer size and the way the fortifying elements have been adapted to the shape of a church building are unique in Transylvania.
Church's original frescoes have been covered during early Calvinism yet the interior is impressive in its austere simplicity.
Altar was brought from Vienna in 1735.
The 1788 organ is one of the largest in Transylvania.
From the outside, the church appears to be a bulwark,
but its defensive features are surpassed by the beauty of its gothic elements:
huge arches, massive buttresses and decorative stone and brick aspects.
Saschiz Fortified Church Visiting Hours:
Thursday to Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Phone: (+4) 0744 179.039
Other places of interest in Saschiz
Saschiz Stronghold
Cetatea de Refugiu or Cetatea Țărănească Saschiz
Location:
1.2 miles west of Saschiz fortified church.
Construction of Saschiz stronghold started in 1347
on a 1.25 acre plateau, located on top of Dealul Cetății (Fortress Hill),
900 feet above the village.
Additions to the structure continued until early 1600s and included 35-feet high walls, six defending towers and a Zwinger.
Saschiz fortress served for centuries as a refuge, during Otoman invasions
and it was also used for storage of grains, cured meats and other food supplies.
Saschiz stronghold also featured a pond and a 198 feet-deep well (connected with the town through a secret tunnel).
Saschiz blue pottery workshop
Atelierul de Ceramica Saschiz
Address:
Saschiz nr. 463
Telephone: (+4) 0747 510.784
E-mail
Saschiz is a popular destination for visitors interested in cycling
(route ideas),
trekking, wildlife-watching and artisan foods.
Accommodations in the village include: Casa de pe Deal, Pensiunea Cartref Saschiz, Hanul Cetatii, Pensiunea Casa Saseasca,
Pensiunea Violeta Saschiz, Pensiunea Keisd, Flori Haus Saschiz, Saschiz #165.
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Attractions not far from Saschiz
Sighisoara Citadel, 14 miles west
Village Viscri / Viscri Fortified Church, 14 miles south
Rupea Citadel, 20 miles southeast
Town of Odorheiul Secuiesc, 35 miles northeast
City of Targu Mures, 45 miles north
City of Brasov, 60 miles southeast
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Saschiz Tourist Information Centre
Centrul de Informare Turistică
Str. Principala 166, Saschiz
(next to Saschiz fortified church)
Telephone: (+4) 0265 711.635
E-mail
Hours: 9 a.m – 5 p.m. (Tuesday through Sunday)
