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Biserica fortificată Criț

Classicist hall church from 1810–1813, inside a 15th-century fortification with four surviving towers. In summer it is open daily; the keys are with a local.

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Distance from MAX 96 km Travel time 97 min by car Time to spend Duration not published Difficulty ușor Town Criț

About the place

How to find it open (checked 12 October 2026)

According to Brașov Tourism, in summer the church in Criț is open daily, but the hours are not published. The keys are with a local, Dietmar Depner (+40 740 597 493), and groups are asked to announce their visit in advance. The Fortified Churches Foundation (Kirchenburgen) gives the Evangelical Parish of Rupea as the contact, on +40 268 260 378. Outside summer, call before you set off.

The village on the hill

Criț (Deutsch-Kreuz) is one of the five villages of the commune of Bunești, together with Bunești, Meșendorf, Roadeș and Viscri, each with its own fortified church. The church stands on a hill in the middle of the village. The village appears in documents in 1270, and Kirchenburgen notes that the first village school law in Transylvania was adopted here more than 400 years ago.

What has survived

The medieval church was demolished in 1810 and replaced, between 1810 and 1813, by a classicist hall church with a bell tower to the west. From the 15th-century fortification, the ring wall and four defence towers have survived; the fifth collapsed in 1925. Outside the walls you can see the ruins of the old Saxon school. The ensemble was restored in an EU-funded project in 2010–2014.

Opening hours and prices (checked 12 October 2026)

Summer: open daily, hours not published. Prices are 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, beyond Rupea. Criț lies next to the DN13, at the junction with the road to Meșendorf. You can see the exact distance and time with the navigation buttons on this page.

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A guide to attractions, trails and events in the Râșnov–Brașov–Bran area, designed as an information point for MAX International guests. Each attraction shows the distance from MAX, a map and access details.

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It varies: some attractions are right in Râșnov (Râșnov Citadel, Valea Cetății Cave), others are further away, in the Prahova Valley (Bușteni, Sinaia). The distance and driving time from MAX are on each attraction's page, calculated by road.

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Can I ask for recommendations at the MAX International reception?

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How do I reach the attractions without a car?

The MAX reception can help with a private transfer or transport information. Nearby attractions (Râșnov Citadel, Râșnov town centre) are easily reachable on foot.

What is the best time to visit the area?

The area is attractive year-round: summer for trails and caves, winter for slopes and cable cars. Each attraction indicates its recommended season.

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