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Biserica fortificată Cața

Basilica from around 1250, with a 15th-century Gothic chancel, inside two rings of walls; four defence towers survive. Hours not officially confirmed: call ahead.

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Distance from MAX 78 km Travel time 83 min by car Time to spend Duration not published Difficulty ușor Town Cața

About the place

What we know about visiting (checked 12 October 2026)

There is no officially confirmed schedule for Cața. A 2026 source gives 10:00–18:00 and attributes it to the church's website, but without days or season. The number published by Brașov Tourism is +40 268 248 564. Call before you set off to find out whether the church is open.

A 13th-century basilica

The village of Cața is the seat of the commune of the same name, and the church stands on the county road DJ132B, at no. 37. The ensemble is a historic monument (LMI code BV-II-a-A-11628). Its core is a pillar basilica dated to around 1250, whose Romanesque features can still be seen inside. In the 15th century the chancel and apse were rebuilt in Gothic style. The west tower collapsed in 1894 and was never rebuilt.

Two rings of walls

The 15th-century defence wall keeps four of its original six towers. In the 17th century a second wall was added, with an outer bailey; parts of it were demolished in 1884 and 1937 for the school and the community hall. The church was damaged by a fire around 1706.

Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)

Hours not officially confirmed (10:00–18:00 according to a secondary source); prices not published for 2026 — check the official source before your visit.

How to get there

From MAX International in Râșnov, head towards Brașov and take the DN13, the road to Sighișoara, towards the Rupea area, then the DJ132B to Cața. You can see the exact distance and time with the navigation buttons on this page.

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