Church on the Hill
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TheLush101
Cardiff, UK2,467 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
We headed up the Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway to get up to the church itself. The view alone is worth it. If you want to go inside the church, it’s 10 lei. There was someone there practicing the organ so that added to the atmosphere. The frescos were painted over during the Reformation but the church won an EU Award for its restoration work. You can see St George slaying the dragon but rather than getting the girl in the end, he convinces the town folk to convert to Christianity.
Apparently this is one of the only churches in the region with a crypt and you can go inside although there’s not that much to see. Still work the relatively cheap entry fee though and even if you don’t want to go in, just head up for the views.
Apparently this is one of the only churches in the region with a crypt and you can go inside although there’s not that much to see. Still work the relatively cheap entry fee though and even if you don’t want to go in, just head up for the views.
Written August 23, 2022
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Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,876 contributions
Mar 2022
The church from inside isn't that impressive, but the view on top of the hill over the city of Sighisoara is great. The Scholar's Stairs is also nice to go through. It is not the best church you will ever see, but it is nice to visit shortly.
Written May 8, 2022
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RangeR
Canada679 contributions
Oct 2019
You'll likely be coming by the famous stairs that lead up to the church and if you have time to spare, might as well go all the way up. The church and the adjacent cemetery are quite beautiful, however the church's charm is mostly on its outside as the decor is quite plain. I'll also give this church a lot of respect for having informational pamphlets available in a lot of languages, the selection was the most inclusive I've seen in any other attraction to date.
Written May 11, 2020
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Eugen T
41 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
On top of the hill, as the name says, sits the church, with a long and interesting history. Fully restored, and next to the school. Beautiful views of the city. The stairs up are the highlight and there a small cemetery next to it, with tombstones dating back several centuries
Written April 27, 2021
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Tuomas_Sihvonen
Copenhagen Region, Denmark18 contributions
Jul 2022
I would call it "The Mountain Church". Here you get to see what the Medieval Gothic style is all about. The cemetery next to it ("Bergfriedhof") is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I've ever seen in my whole life. I spent two hours just looking at the headstones. The sense of presence of history will send shivers down your spine.
Written July 17, 2022
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Damommachef40
39 contributions
Oct 2022
The cost is 10 lei for each adult. Very interesting historic stop, and they have a variety of laminated pages in different languages so you can learn more about it. You can visit the crypt also, but it is very small. The greeters were very friendly and generous, and willing to chat and answer questions.
Written October 24, 2022
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Travelibrarian
Istanbul, Türkiye183 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
It's well worth the walk up the hill to see this church. Views are lovely and it was very quiet. The exterior is quite stark and unadorned. Inside has an interesting crypt. There is also a cemetery that is worth a look.
Written April 25, 2024
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Gabriella A
Cluj-Napoca, Romania229 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
It's a nice church on top of the hill close to the old school. There is also a cemetery nearby. You can admire the beautiful paintings inside and also visit the crypt. Worth stopping by.
Written June 12, 2017
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liverpool1023
London, UK1,204 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A cheap entry of 10 RON gains entrance to this lofty spacious church. The interior has a number of important features including impressive alter pieces and some rather distressed frescoes.
Written May 6, 2024
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Rav
8 contributions
May 2021
The steps are full of people who wish to entrap tourists. Watch your belongings. It is a shame such snatching of tourists belongings are happening in a cathedral premises. Church itself is ok
Written May 23, 2021
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Forgot to add in my previous post that, if you do the steps, you can take them seven at a time, because all the way up there are six steps then a rest, six steps then a rest, etc. It symbolises the six days God took to create the world and on the seventh day..... he rested. Hope that helps.
Written October 31, 2018
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