A fresh perspective on an old landmark With great enthusiasm, we continued the “School in the Fortified Church” series – this time with a second group of curious and eager students from Cristian (Groșsau), near Sibiu. Once again, attentive and inquisitive young eyes followed us through the fortified church: during […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
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In many ways, it was like always – and yet there are always surprises. Cristian Cismaru, the manager of the Fortified Churches Foundation, invited guests for the third time this year to a day filled with delicious food, relaxation, information, and culture. A well-balanced program that offered something for everyone […]
The First Educational Workshop “The fortified church – a place of learning” – An Exercise in Imagination and Heritage Exploration We are delighted to present the first educational workshop in the “School in the Fortress” series, organized in partnership with the De-a Arhitectura Association – Sibiu Branch, and carried out […]
Two weeks after the successful launch of the first Transylvanian Brunch in Movile (Hunderbücheln), a new event followed in mid-May in Curciu, near Mediaș. A quick reminder: these weekend events are organized by the Fortified Churches Foundation, which invites all those interested to spend a few hours around one of […]
The new Executive Director of the Fortified Churches Foundation, Cristian Cismaru, could hardly wait to put his newly developed concept for revitalizing fortified churches into practice. For several weeks, he had been intensively exploring expanded usage possibilities for these special structures and had developed a comprehensive program that includes cultural, […]
Happy Easter from the Fortified Churches Foundation! Easter stands for new beginnings, spring, and the awakening of nature – a wonderful time to pause, recharge, and explore the beauty of our unique cultural landscape. 🪻 We wish you a peaceful holiday, sunny walks, inspiring encounters, and many small moments of joy […]
The Fortified Churches Foundation, in collaboration with the association De-a Arhitectura, Sibiu branch, is launching an educational project for schoolchildren. The aim of this initiative is to introduce children to the cultural heritage of fortified churches in a playful, creative, and investigative way—these churches are significant cultural and architectural landmarks in the villages where they […]
The Fortified Churches Foundation supports the Easter Market of small local producers We are delighted to announce the fourth edition of the Easter Market, which this year takes place with the support of the Fortified Churches Foundation. Visitors will discover a diverse selection of handmade products from small local manufacturers: […]
Innovation and cooperation for the protection of places of worship For over two years, the Fortified Churches Foundation participated in the SHRINEs project funded by the European Union to work on deepening international cooperation for the protection of religious heritage sites. A major conference in the form of a hackathon […]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Cristian Cismaru as the new manager of the Fortified Churches Foundation. With an extensive background in rural development, tourism, and fundraising, Cristian brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective to our organization. Under his leadership, we are committed to furthering our […]