Densuș Church, Romanian Orthodox church in Densuș, Romania.
Densuș Church is an Orthodox place of worship in Densuș, Hunedoara County, known for its Romanesque and Byzantine elements. The building has a rectangular floor plan with a semicircular apse on the east side, and the exterior walls show a mix of hewn stone and reused Roman fragments.
The building was erected in the late 13th century on a site that may once have housed a Roman sanctuary. In the 15th century, the interior received wall paintings depicting biblical scenes in regional interpretation.
The 17th-century bell tower, added later, stands separate from the main building and shows the typical construction style of the region. The parish community continues to use this place of worship for regular services, while visitors can view the preserved frescoes on the interior walls.
The church sits in the center of Densuș village along a paved road and is accessible daily. The interior is relatively dark, so a visit during daylight hours works best to see the details on the walls.
Four columns inside come from Roman votive altars once standing in the ancient capital of Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa and now support the roof of the main space. These reused stones still show inscriptions and reliefs that become visible on closer inspection.
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