Prejmer Fortified Church
Prejmer, Romania
The largest fortified church in south-eastern Europe, a Gothic church enclosed by thick walls lined with hundreds of storage rooms on four levels. A UNESCO site in a village a short drive east of Brașov.
The fortified church of Prejmer (Tartlau) in Prejmer in Transylvania (Romania) is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania”; the site was inscribed in 1993 and Prejmer was added in 1999. The Teutonic Order began construction in 1218; after their expulsion in 1225 the Cistercians completed it in 1240. It is the only church in Transylvania with a Greek-cross plan. The bell tower was added in 1461, and two unequal side aisles between 1512 and 1515.
The curtain wall is up to 5 m thick and nearly 12 m high, with five towers. Inside, more than 270 rooms on four levels could shelter about 1,600 villagers. You enter through a 30 m long gate passage with a portcullis. Between the 13th and 17th centuries the village was destroyed more than 50 times, while the church was only rarely taken.
- Nearest town
- Prejmer, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.7220, 25.7755
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping HonigbergCampsite7 km from Prejmer Fortified ChurchWi-Fi
- KOA lac sporturi nautice campingCampsite8 km from Prejmer Fortified Church
- UrlatoareCampsite24 km from Prejmer Fortified Church
- UrlătoareaCampsite24 km from Prejmer Fortified Church
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Prejmer Fortified Church?
Prejmer Fortified Church is in Prejmer, Romania, at GPS 45.7220, 25.7755. It is about 17 km from Brașov.
Can you camp near Prejmer Fortified Church?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Honigberg, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Prejmer Fortified Church?
Prejmer Fortified Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bucharest to Sighișoara: Peleș and the Saxon fortified churches.
What is there to see near Prejmer Fortified Church?
Places worth a stop nearby: Brașov Old Town (17 km), Râșnov Citadel (28 km), Bran Castle (39 km) and Peleș Castle (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Prejmer Fortified Church?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)