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	Biertan
		Biertan is mentioned for the first time in a written document in 1283.
		The fortified church of Biertan was built in the place of on old basilica at the end of the 15th century with architectural elements from the late-Gothic and renaissance style.
		The second enclosure was erected in the 15th century and the third one as well as the 8 towers and the bastions were built during the 16th century.
	www.atlantic.ro /atlantic/italiana/unesco/biertan.htm (261 words)

	Voyager Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Biertan is one of the first German settlements in Transylvania placed between the two "Seats" (Medias and Seica) in the Andreean Diploma from 1224.
		For 300 years Biertan was chosen as the residence of the Evangelic Diocese (1572-1867).
		The main edifice of the ensemble is a hall-church with three naves, with arches disposed in a network, built between 1492 - 1516 on the place of another old church, in the late Gothic style, with elements from the Renaissance architecture at some portals.
	www.voyager-tourism.ro /biertan.html (411 words)

	Biertan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Biertan (German Birthälm, Hungarian Berethalom) is a commune in central Romania in the north of the Sibiu County, 80 km north of Sibiu and 15 km east of Mediaş.
		The first documentary testimony about the village is from 1283 in a document about the taxes paid by the inhabitants of 7 villages.
		It is one of the most visited villages in Transylvania being the place of the annual reunion of the Transylvanian Saxons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Biertan (179 words)

	The Mihai Eminescu Trust
		BIERTAN village lies in a southern valley of Copsa Mare, 11km from the Medias - Sighisoara road.
		In the earthquake of 1977 the church was severely damaged: the choir vaults had to be re-built, the middle pillars of the gothic windows and the organ restored.
		Situated prominently in the main square, the house to the left of the church was bought by MET in 2001.
	www.eminescu.org.uk /content/nd_village.asp?n=141 (413 words)

	Biertan / Birthälm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		For almost 300 years, Biertan was seat of the bishop of the Lutheran Church of the Transylvanian Saxons.
		In Biertan there was a room serving this purpose.
		Biertan is a place worth more than just passing through.
	www.biertan.net /en/biertan.php (390 words)

	Transylvania's Fortresses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Biertan, just 8 kms off the main road that links the cities of Medias and Sighisoara, is one of the most impressive medieval strongholds in Transylvania.
		The Evangelical Church of Biertan was built between 1490 and 1524 replacing a former smaller one.
		Every year, on the second or third Saturday of September a General Assembly of the Saxons is held in Biertan, accompanied by a parade of traditional costumes and a party, involving plenty of singing and dancing.
	www.brasovtravelguide.ro /en/brasov/surroundings/fortresses.php (1826 words)

	Biertan
		During the return-journey he made a detour to the adoption village of BIERTAN and delivered an outstanding and trustworthy report about the situation in BIERTAN.
		The adoptive village of BIERTAN (Judet Sibiu) was for the first time visited by committee-members in April 1990.
		In 1991, a corn-mill was donated to BIERTAN with the financial help of the municipal officials and the inhabitants of Sint-Martens-Latem.
	www.natura.be /biertanUK.htm (705 words)

	Romania - Villages with Fortified Churches in Transylvania
		In 1999 the property was extended with Biertan and its Fortified Church.
		The first stamp (Biertan Church, 1995) is smaller than the last six stamps (from 2002) which are all of equal size, and larger than the the Biertan-stamp.
		The village Biertan, set high on a hill within two and a half rings of walls linked by a splendid covered staircase, is the best known of all the Saxon fortified churches.
	worldheritage.heindorffhus.dk /frame-RomaniaTransylvania.htm (483 words)

	Biertan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Rural Castle and the Evangelic Fortified Church from Richis.(smaller village belonging to Biertan, situated at 6 km from its center, on the districtual road 141 B).
		It is a wonderful three naves Gothic basilica with special elements of architecture and sculpture.
		The castle is partially preserved, being restored during the years 1961 - 1965.
	www.sibiu.hermannstadt.ro /localitati/biertan/en/biertan4.htm (96 words)

	Dracula-Danes :: Surroundings -> Biertan
		The Daneş locality, near of which it's the hotelul-guest house Dracul, it's located in a very nice show place.
		The medieval architectural complex - It consist of a church and a rampart belt, being located in the center of the establishment, on a hill.
		The citadel of Biertan was cited for the first time in a document from the kingship of Matei Corvin.It is a large-house type church, it's occupaning the central part of the complex,it was constructed between 1490 and 1520 in the late gothic style, it's the last church from Transilvania built this way.
	www.dracul.ro /en/biertan.php (539 words)

	The Mihai Eminescu Trust
		The clavichord is unsigned and undated, but documents given to the museum with the instrument in the 1920’s indicate that it is the work of the Saxon-Transylvanian musician and organ builder, Samuel Maetz of Biertan.
		Samuel Maetz was born in Hosman village in 1760 and spent most of his life in Biertan (with one year abroad).
		During his time in Sighisoara, Edmund Handy took the opportunity to visit Hosman to see the Maetz organ of which there are a number of other examples in the area.
	www.mihaieminescutrust.org /content/nd_standard.asp?n=131 (821 words)

	Tour 1: 4th day
		The most important work of art displayed in here is the church’s altar, dating from 1485, one of the most important piece of medieval art in Transylvania.
		I see Biertan as one hidden small piece of jewelry, and for sure my words can’t describe what I felt when I first went there.
		The main attraction in Biertan, the fortified church, was built by Saxons during the 15 century.
	www.wanderomania.com /t1d4.htm (424 words)

	Sheila: Sheila's web site
		The next stop was Sighisoara, the 14th century fortified city and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
		The German Lutheran church within the fortification of Biertan dates from the early 16th century.
		Biertan is also one of the Transylvanian villages with fortified churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
	sheila.inessential.com /2004/08/26 (140 words)

	Sighisoara - Sightseeing - Around Sighisoara Romania - Biertan - In Your ...
		The most impressive and biggest of all Saxon fortified churches, Biertan (Birthälm in German) was an important administrative centre in medieval times.
		Three fortification walls circle the complex, each with walls and towers, making the church impossible to conquer.
		Visit Biertan by taxi from Sighisoara or Medias, as public transport is cranky.
	www.inyourpocket.com /romania/sighisoara/en/venue?id=ROSHENX0046 (104 words)

	Romanian Impressions
		Biertan is possibly the most beautiful castle in Romania and has a really
		Biertan is a small village which has a saxon
		Some snow on the road on the way back from Biertan to Turda.
	www.thur.de /~hendrik/roman1/roman1.html (835 words)

	Natura the not-for-profit-organization
		Because of their narrow friendship since 1990 with BIERTAN, NATURA and NATURA International take care of the welfare of the inhabitants of the by Sint-Martens-Latem adopted village.
		Furthermore the Committee Latem Helps Biertan started in October 2000 at BIERTAN a food-relief action for the poorest people.
		The not-for-profit-organization NATURA supports all initiatives taken by the Committee "Latem Helps Biertan" among other things by putting at disposal some webspace.
	www.natura.be /natura-UK.htm (389 words)

	RETRO YOUTH HOSTEL - Cluj-Napoca, Transilvania, Romania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		On the eastward jurney to Sighisoara is the 14th century church in ATEL (Hetzeldorf), heavily fortified in 1471.
		The present church was built by the Saxons in the late 15th century.
		The construction lasted until 1522, while Biertan became the Episcopal residence 50 years later, a great privilege, which it was to keep for the next three centuries.
	www.retro.ro /t8.htm (838 words)

	individual hiking trip between Sibiu and Sighisoara
		You end your trip in one of the best preserved medieval towns of Europe: Sighisoara (Schassburg).
		A perfect example of this restoration is the church of Biertan.
		Biertan has the most impressive fortified church with several defense walls.
	www.greenmountainholidays.ro /indhiksaxon.html (1390 words)

	Saxon Transylvania - The Land of Fairytales (Travel to Sibiu, Sighisoara, Viscri, Biertan - accommodation, holidays, ...
		You may even dine in the house where the real-life 'Dracula' - Vlad the Impaler was born, or wander up one of the surrounding hills to watch the sunset over the town.
		Sighisoara is also a useful stepping off point for many of the Saxon villages such as Biertan (Birthälm), Viscri (Deutsch-Weisskirch), Apold (Trappold) or Cloasterf (Klosdorf).
		The houses are located in Viscri (Deutsch-Weisskirch), Crit (Deutschkreuz), Cloasterf (Klosdorf), Malincrav (Malmkrog) and, new for 2005, Biertan (Birthälm).
	www.beyondtheforest.com /Pages/SX1.html (1438 words)

	TrekEarth \| Biertan church Photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Photos: Earth >> Europe >> Romania >> West >> Sibiu >> Biertan
		Biertan fortified church is a real masterpiece, built in the 16th century by the Saxons who colonized Transylvania.
		Having a Gothic architectural style, the church, part of the UNESO world heritage, was erected on a hillock in the center of the village.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/Romania/photo289391.htm (145 words)

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		A village tap at Biertan, another Saxon village, Aug 13th
		A typical village side street, this one at Biertan
		Urchins at Richis, near Biertan, where there is another Saxon church
	www.pippins.me.uk /Romania/pics3.htm (119 words)

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	Biertan Travel Forum - VirtualTourist.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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		Extract from the Biertan Travel Guides: Following the route west from Sighisoara along the main DN14, after 26km there's a turning at Saros pe Trnave which leads to the village of BIERTAN (Birthlm); if you are travelling by train, you'll need to get off at Medias to catch a local bus to Biertan.
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	Diana Mayfield Posters Prints - Defence Tower of Fortified Church of Biertan, Biertan, Sibiu, Romania, Art Photographic ...
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	Defence Tower of Fortified Church of Biertan, Biertan, Sibiu, Romania, Photographic Print by Diana Mayfield at Art.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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