Church on the Hill, Lutheran church at School Hill summit, Sighișoara, Romania.
The Church on the Hill features Gothic architecture with a stone crypt, high wooden pews, and frescoes depicting biblical scenes from different periods.
Built between 1429 and 1488, the church underwent transformations from Catholic to Lutheran worship after the Saxon community adopted Protestantism in 1547.
The interior walls display medieval murals showing Saint Nicholas, the Last Judgment, and various religious figures painted between the 14th and 16th centuries.
Visitors can reach the church by climbing 176 steps via the covered Pupils' Stairs or taking the road past the school at 429 meters elevation.
The church houses the sole ancient stone crypt in Transylvania, which served as a burial chamber for local leaders until the 1990s.
Location: Mureș County
Address: Str. Scării 10, municipiul Sighișoara
GPS coordinates: 46.21740,24.79070
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:44
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