This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Church Attractions In Darjiu

x
Dârjiu is a commune in Harghita County, Romania. It lies in the Székely Land, an ethno-cultural region in eastern Transylvania. The toponym Székelyderzs was first mentioned as De ers in a papal list of tithes taken in 1334. In 1525, it was recorded as Ders, while in 1760, it was already mentioned by its modern Hungarian name as Székely Derzs. The first written mention of the toponym Székelyderzs as De Ers is from a list of papal tithes taken in 1334. In 1525, it was mentioned as Ders, while in 1760, the modern form of its Hungarian name was already used as Székely Derzs. The name Derzs is thought to be from the Old Bulgar.The commune is composed ...
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Filter Attractions:

Church Attractions In Darjiu

  • 1. Darjiu Fortified Church Darjiu
    The Dârjiu fortified church is a Unitarian fortified church in Dârjiu , Harghita County, in the Transylvania region of Romania. It was built by the Székely Hungarian community at a time when the area belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary. Initially Roman Catholic, it became Unitarian following the Reformation. The church is noted for its interior frescoes, and together with the surrounding village, forms part of the villages with fortified churches in Transylvania UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Darjiu Videos

Shares

x
x
x

Near By Places

Menu