In the center of the town there is a fortified Saxon church, a typical example of the style. It was built between 1486 and 1524, and in 1572 became the seat of the Saxon diocese in Transylvania. The church and its fortifications are still well preserved, thanks to frequent restorations and repairs. You will have the opportunity to admire the seven towers and three protective walls designed to protect the church. Inside the church there is a remarkable altar with scenes depicting the Virgin Mary.
This place of worship reveals the history and lifestyle of the Saxons in the Middle Ages. They had devised a foolproof way to prevent divorces! The method was simple: when one of the couples in the village wanted to separate, they were locked in one of the church towers for a week or more. They were forced to share the same bed, table, and utensils, and forced to help each other. In conclusion, during this time there wasn’t a singled divorced couple in Biertan!