Yearly Archives: 2026

This year’s first Transylvanian Brunch organized by the Fortified Churches Foundation of the Evangelical Church A.C. in Romania began with an unusual initiative. Around 60 apprentices and their instructors from Germany welcomed the more than 50 guests and participants who came to Martinsdorf (Metiș) for the opening of the first […]

A creative one-day workshop in the fortified church of Cincu From log to chopping board with Alex Herberth, KraftMade Cincu What you will do ✓ Hands-on woodworking workshop led by Alex Herberth, carpenter and restorer with 25 years of experience ✓ Working with wood: tools and basic techniques ✓ Guided […]

One-day creative workshop in the fortified church of Cisnădie What you will do ✓ Hands-on wool processing workshop ✓ Visit to the creative studio of Iulia Lavu (Knot Designer) ✓ Create decorative objects and textile accessories ✓ Guided tour of the fortified complex + quiz ✓ Local snacks and socializing […]

School in the Fortified Church Educational Program in Fortified Churches “School in the Fortified Church” is a non-formal educational program that transforms a visit to a fortified church into an active learning experience—beyond the classroom. Students explore cultural heritage through direct discovery, playful elements, and creative activities, in a safe […]

Yesterday, the Evangelical Church A.B. in Romania held a press conference in Cisnădie, where the Fortified Churches Foundation also had the opportunity to present the FortiVacation tourism program for the 2026 season. In addition to launching the program, traditional craft workshops were introduced, along with the “School in the Fortress […]

Another important step has been achieved: the works on the north-west tower of the fortified church in Meșendorf have been successfully completed. In recent weeks, intensive efforts have been made to secure the structure of the tower and ensure its long-term usability. The flooring and the wooden cladding have been […]