| Places of interest - Transylvania | |
Harman The fortress is located in the middle of Harman commune, 8 km far from Brasov. Its history dates back from 13th century when the Saxons built the original church. Strong walls and bulwarks surrounded such a church and on its sides there were massive towers. It's Harman Church case. Little by little the autochthonous population added new parts to the original church in order to make it more useful to their needs. The chorus was built in square form with a vault looking like a cross. It was surrounded by two chapels, as were Halmeag and Bartolomeu churches, indicating the influence of the Cistercian's style. The traces of this style are to be seen in the round windows (which still exist) with four lobes in the upper side. The North Chapel was rebuilt in the 15th century. |
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| Its architectural line it is very impressive. The exteriors vaults of the chapel are sculptured in stone and have at each end a human face. The South Chapel still holds its initial form. Take a close look to those three double windows designed in a semi form letter representing the transition from the Roman style to the Gothic style, later on used to rebuild the church. The most significant event in Harman's history is the building in the 14th century of a massive tower on the West side for protective purposes. |
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