Churches in Romania

The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood

According to a gruesome legend, an architect sacrificed his wife to build this spectacular, 16th-century cathedral.

This fortress-like monastery is covered with intricate frescoes.

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

A medieval church built up to defend its village.

This Transylvanian church has changed its denomination four times.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

No one knows who built this strange cave of worship or exactly why.

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

This solitary monastery may hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler (but probably not).