# Bod Fortified Church [Romania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/attractions) › [Transylvania](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/region/transilvania) › [Brașov County](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/county/brasov) › [Bod](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/locality/bod) > A Saxon Evangelical church in the Burzenland, built in 1804–1806 on the site of a Romanesque basilica, with a bell tower from the old fortification, an altar with a painting by Carl Dörschlag and an organ from 1816. **At a glance:** Churches in Bod, Brașov County. The visit takes 20 min. Information verified on 24 October 2026. ## Key facts - **Visit duration:** 20 min — the church and the tower, from outside - **With kids:** Yes — short visit, no climbing - **Parking:** Yes, free — on the street, next to the church - **Best season:** All year round — all year round - **Address:** Strada Tudor Vladimirescu 134, Bod, Brașov County - **Coordinates:** 45.76511, 25.64278 - **Phone:** +40 268 360 550 - **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biserica_fortificat%C4%83_din_Bod - **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25461986 - **Categories:** [Churches](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserici) ## About Bod Fortified Church The Evangelical church of Bod stands in the centre of the village, in the Burzenland. It belongs to the line of Saxon fortified churches, but little of its fortification survives. A Romanesque basilica of the 13th century once stood on the site; a fire destroyed it in the 15th century. The village was plundered and burnt several times between the 15th and 17th centuries, and the church and its walls were rebuilt after each disaster. The bell tower, the oldest part of the complex, collapsed in 1790 and was rebuilt. The earthquake of 1802 brought down the church and much of the walls, and the present church went up between 1804 and 1806. The polygonal enclosure with its towers and the outer defensive wall were demolished in the 19th century (the north-western tower in 1856), leaving only fragments of wall. After the earthquake of 1977 the tower was strengthened with steel ties. ### What you can see From the medieval church only the Gothic font of 1491 survives. The plain hall has a stuccoed ceiling and galleries on three sides. At its far end the altar, with Carl Dörschlag's painting "Christ on the Mount of Olives", forms a single ensemble with the **organ of 1816**, built by Johann Thois. At the foot of the tower you can see the remains of a portal with a semicircular arch, and portions of the old enclosure wall remain around the churchyard. ### Good to know Information about visiting is available from the Evangelical parish of Sânpetru (Petersberg), to which Bod belongs. ## Don't miss - The altar with Carl Dörschlag's painting "Christ on the Mount of Olives", forming a single ensemble with the organ. - Johann Thois's organ of 1816, built into the altar. - The bell tower with a clock, the oldest part of the complex, rebuilt after its collapse in 1790. - The Gothic font of 1491, the only piece surviving from the medieval church. - The hall with a stuccoed ceiling and galleries on three sides. ## Good to know before you go ### Getting there **By car:** Bod lies north-east of Brașov, in the Burzenland; the village is on the DJ103, ~2 km from the DN13, and the church is in its centre. From Brașov it takes ~20–25 minutes. ### Where to park Park on the street next to the church, free of charge. ### Rules The church is an active place of worship: modest dress and quiet inside. Photography inside should respect services and the parish. ## Details - **Construction period:** 1804–1806 - **Denomination:** Evangelical ## Frequently asked questions about Bod Fortified Church **How long does a visit to Bod Fortified Church take?** A visit to Bod Fortified Church takes about 20 min (the church and the tower, from outside). **Can you visit Bod Fortified Church with kids?** Yes, Bod Fortified Church is suitable for children (short visit, no climbing). **Where can I park at Bod Fortified Church?** There is free parking at Bod Fortified Church (on the street, next to the church). Park on the street next to the church, free of charge. **How do I get to Bod Fortified Church?** Bod Fortified Church is located at Strada Tudor Vladimirescu 134, Bod, Brașov County. By car: Bod lies north-east of Brașov, in the Burzenland; the village is on the DJ103, ~2 km from the DN13, and the church is in its centre. From Brașov it takes ~20–25 minutes. **When is the best time to visit Bod Fortified Church?** The best season for Bod Fortified Church: All year round (all year round). ## Nearby attractions - [Sânpetru Fortified Church](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserica-fortificata-din-sanpetru) — Churches · Sânpetru, BV · 45 min · 8 km A Saxon church fortress in the Burzenland, on the edge of Brașov: a Neoclassical church from 1794, an inner wall preserved in full with five towers, and a medieval chapel with frescoes from around 1400. - [Hărman Fortified Church](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserica-fortificata-din-harman) — Churches · Hărman, BV · 20 lei · 8 km A 13th-century Romanesque basilica enclosed by 12 m walls with seven towers, with the tallest bell tower in the Burzenland and a chapel of 15th-century Gothic frescoes. - [Feldioara Fortress](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/cetatea-feldioara) — Fortresses and fortifications · Feldioara, BV · 20 lei · ½ – 1 hours · 9 km A medieval hilltop fortress in the Burzenland, 20 km from Brașov, with roots in the age of the Teutonic Knights; its walls and towers were rebuilt in 2013–2017 and can be climbed. - [Prejmer Fortified Church](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserica-fortificata-din-prejmer) — Churches · Prejmer, BV · 30 lei · 1 – 1½ hours · UNESCO World Heritage · Top 100 · 15 km One of the largest Saxon fortified churches: a Gothic church on a cross-shaped plan, ringed by an oval wall with over 270 refuge rooms reached by timber galleries. - [St Bartholomew's Church](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserica-sfantul-bartolomeu-brasov) — Churches · Brașov, BV · 30 min · 16 km A 13th-century Saxon church in the Bartolomeu district, surrounded by a medieval enclosure wall, with a Saxon cemetery and a sundial on its south wall. - [Brașov Fortress (Cetățuia)](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/cetatuia-brasovului) — Fortresses and fortifications · Brașov, BV · Free · ½ – 1 hours · 18 km A bastioned fortress on Citadel Hill, north of the old town, built to stop enemies firing on Brașov from the heights; the interior is closed for works, but the walls and the view can be enjoyed from the paths on the hill. --- Full page: https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserica-fortificata-din-bod Other languages: Română: https://peplaiuri.ro/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md · Deutsch: https://peplaiuri.ro/de/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md · Italiano: https://peplaiuri.ro/it/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md · Français: https://peplaiuri.ro/fr/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md · Español: https://peplaiuri.ro/es/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md · Magyar: https://peplaiuri.ro/hu/biserica-fortificata-din-bod.md Last updated: 24 October 2026 Source: Pe Plaiuri (https://peplaiuri.ro/en) — Guide to tourist attractions in Romania