Fortified Church
BradeniThe church was likely built in the early 14th century. The inside architecture is a mix of gothic and renaissance, which is quite rare in Transylvanian churchcastles. Also special is the secret underground tunnel (which can't be visited anymore) and that there is no real transition between middleship and choir. There are many bible stories painted left and right of the benches. It was then fortified around 1500. In order to be able to survive a siege, there were large amounts of grain and other kinds of food stored beneath the roof. There are still over 250 chests remaining there.
Mrs. Maria Balint +40/757/243 473
Fortified Church
BradeniThe church was likely built in the early 14th century. The inside architecture is a mix of gothic and renaissance, which is quite rare in Transylvanian churchcastles. Also special is the secret underground tunnel (which can't be visited anymore) and that there is no real transition between middleship and choir. There are many bible stories painted left and right of the benches. It was then fortified around 1500. In order to be able to survive a siege, there were large amounts of grain and other kinds of food stored beneath the roof. There are still over 250 chests remaining there.
Mrs. Maria Balint +40/757/243 473
The current altar is from 1912 and is made up from a painting by Arthur Coulin on wooden background. The previous one was crafted in 1827, and later repaired.
The benches are likely from the late 18th or early 19th century.
The pulpit is from 1776 and was crafted by Martin Glatz. However the pulpit lid was made in 1808.
The organ was installed between 1815 and 1817 by Samuel Mätz. It has 13 registers and a manual. The organ the church is above the altar, which is very uncommon in most Transylvanian churches.
There are three bells installed under the roof. They all bear Latin inscriptions. The major one was cast in the 15th century and the other ones are from 1649 and 1574.
On the upper floor are over 2 floors full of so-called "Neighbourhood crates". Together these count over 120 chests. These were once painted, and probably filled with everything from supplies to costumes. Exactly why so many chests can be found in Bradeni is unclear.
The emporiums are from 1802 and 1912. They are lavishly decorated with paintings.
| 1297 | First mention of Bradeni. |
|---|---|
| 1426 | Bradeni is a free community as part of the chair of Sighisoara. |
| 1500 | In Bradeni live 59 families and 4 shepherds. There is also a school. |
| 1503 | A fire ravages inside the village. It is exempt from any tax for 3 years. |
| 1506 | Bradeni is not able to pay its tax. |
| 1532 | In the village live 53 families. |
| 1658 | Ottoman troops burn down half the village. |
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