Black Church (Biserica Neagra)

"Romania’s largest Gothic church rises triumphantly over Braşov’s old town...named for its charred appearance after the town’s Great Fire in 1689." Full review

"A fantastic Gothic-style structure, built in the late 14th century by the German community, this formerly Roman-Catholic house of worship remains today one of the region's most important..." Full review

"Black Church got its name after being blackened by smoke from the 1689 fire that almost destroyed the entire city...65 meters from the floor level to the highest point which is the bell tower." Full review

"Called the "black church" in memory of the fire that swept through Brasov in 1689 and blackened its walls, this triple-nave basilica (1472) impresses both by its dimensions and height...." Full review

"A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral. " Full review

"The biggest Gothic cathedral...the exterior is slightly ominous, even haunting. Inside, however, the church is overwhelmingly white and now horribly illuminated by awful modern light fittings." Full review