Reg.Nr. HA-2004/RO/06

The Hill Church, Sighisoara

Complete restoration of Gothic (13th-14th century) Hall-Church with three naves located in a World Heritage Site. restoration of the walls and vaults of the roof which had partly collapsed. The church now also houses a museum for collecting objects of the abandoned evangelical ...
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Project details

Title:The Hill Church, Sighisoara
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Romania
Town: Sighisoara
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Church
Actual use:Church
Built: 13th-14th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Sándor Benczédi
The Jury's citation: For the thorough restoration and adroit structural consolidation of a much deteriorated and abandoned church, and for its adaptation as a cultural centre and museum for Saxon art.
GPS:46°13'3.7"N 24°47'26.0"E
Web, Links:

romania-insights.com/listings/the-church-on-the-hill-sighisoara/

Description:
Complete restoration of Gothic (13th-14th century) Hall-Church with three naves located in a World Heritage Site. restoration of the walls and vaults of the roof which had partly collapsed. The church now also houses a museum for collecting objects of the abandoned evangelical churches from Transylvania. Reinforcement of the vaults and floors with a removeable metal structure. Restoration of the wall paintings. All the new materials which have been built into the original structure can be removed and changed at any time.