Transylvanian fortified churches

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortified church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Gothic
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkb:Evangelical_Church
gptkb:Transylvanian_Saxons
Saxon heritage
Transylvanian_culture
gptkbp:built Middle Ages
gptkbp:characteristics thick walls
towers
defensive structures
gptkbp:communityRole cultural events
social gatherings
religious ceremonies
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
restored
gptkbp:culturalSignificance UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Saxons_of_Transylvania
gptkbp:function defense
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 12th to 16th centuries
gptkbp:historicalSignificance cultural heritage
architectural heritage
historical landmarks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transylvanian fortified churches
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Renaissance_architecture
Romanesque architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Transylvania
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Sighisoara
gptkb:Biertan
Saxon churches
Harman
Viscri
Cincu
Prejmer
Valea Viilor
Bărcut
Cata
Mălâncrav
Saschiz
gptkbp:notableFeature fortified walls
bell towers
interior frescoes
defensive gates
wooden altars
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:usedFor worship