Fortified Churches
HosmanThe Romanesque basilica was built in the 13th century. Although most parts of the church were replaced over the centuries, there is still some reminiscence of this long for-gone time, like the western entrance, which is still in original shape. The bell tower was built alongside the church, but higher and improved to a donjon in the 1500s. Today, the massive bell tower / donjon looks a bit out of proportion compared to the church itself.
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The classical altar was manufactured from 1803 to 1804 by Johannes Krempels. It shows Jesus Christ hanging from the cross.
The classical pulpit was built in 1804 as well. It is decorated with gold in some places.
The organ is from 1807, has 8 registers and a manual. The first organ to be used in the church, was built in 1594, which makes the churchcastle one of the very first, to have an organ.
The major bell was cast in 1911, and the minor one in 1930.
Most fortifications were built during or around the 15th century. The two baileys used to host stairways above the walls. The inner- bailey could be further defended through four towers connected to the stairways. The outer- bailey had two more towers. The inner- bailey is shaped in a perfect oval, and stands 7 meters tall. The southwestern tower used to be the home for the priest. The gate tower was built in 1502 and has a portcullis, that still exists today.
| 1280 | The church is built in Romanesque architecture. |
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| 1319 | First mention of Hosman. |
| 1456 | The Romanian count (voivode) Vlad Tepes burns down several villages, including Hosman. |
| 1500 | In the village live 14 families, a shepherd and a blacksmith. |
| 1509 | Sibiu supports poor people from Hosman. |
| 1532 | The village is now home to 41 families. |
| 1601 | Troops of Michael the brave raid the churchcastle. |
| 1658 | Some citizens decide to chase after a group of ottomans and are therefore arrested by the authorities of Sibiu. The citizens are then freed after paying a ransom. |
| 1828 | Plague of locusts. |
| 1859 | Construction of a catholic church in the village. |
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