
The Black Church	Brasov - panoramic view

The Black Church

The representative monument of Brasov, it`s construction began in 1383. In 1421 it was nearly finished but almost destroyed by the 1st Turkish invasion. The building was essentially completed in 1477.

In 1689 the church was nearly destroyed by the great fire. The restoration took about 100 years. It was then that the Black Church received his appearance with his characteristic roof of 20 m height.

Concerts with great works of ecclesiastic music by the "Bach-Chor" imposed an enlargement of this organ in 1924. The most precious treasures of art in the Black Church are the anatolian carpets of the 17th and 18th century. They come from Brussa, Uschak and Ghiordes, Anatolia famous names for carpet weavers. They form the richest collection of this kind in all Europe. These carpets were given to the church from native gulds, merchants and citizens. The diversity of motives and the rich colours give a particular charm to the interior.