Fortified Church In Biertan Is Something Couples May Want To Visit

Fortified Church, the last one in Transylvania, inspired by  Late Gothic style with Renaissance touch. But one thing some people don’t know about this unique church – it has been a reconciliation room for couples who want to separate.

In short, this place serves as a peace-maker, coupled with prayers of hope from the officials.

It is tall fortress, built to protect the Saxons who lived there for hundreds of years.

The church has three naves and built from 1486 to 1524, dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary.

In 1704, the Church was robbed during Rákóczi’s War of Independence, suffering from damage in 1977 because of an earthquake – Restored between 1983 and 1989.

The Church is a UNESCO word heritage site, and was declared in 1993.

Additionally, it was listed as a historic monument through Romania’s Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs.

Every couple is given a two-week test before any final decision is to take place. With one bed, plate,chair, and fork and spoon, the couple is locked in the room.

Well, this is one unique way of marriage counselling right?

For the record, only one divorce took place in 300 years!

Site visit is available during May and August, Monday to Sunday at 10am to 1pm, 2pm – 5pm.

This has been a famous spot for every tourist outside the country, and attract more and more couples these days.

This serves as a good hope for people who really value their marriage, or has a strong stand against divorce.

The particular place where couples are to stay is called “The Matrimonial Prison”.

Though it sounds scary, it is not as danger0us as what you think of.

The said building has only two rooms available for two couples at a time. It is a test to the couple to share the given items inside the room and forced to stay until they give up for divorce.

Love works in mysterious ways indeed, having only one divorce in 300 yers