The medieval village of Biertan in Romania ranks 9th in the top 22 “unreal destinations” in the world, compiled by Cosmopolitan magazine.
Journalists from Cosmopolitan wrote that “Biertan truly looks like a town from a Disney movie, and if you want to see even more fairytale scenes, go discover the local fortified church.” Biertan ranks ahead of places like Santorini, Phi Phi Islands (Thailand), Dubai, and Bora Bora.
Biertan, one of the oldest Saxon settlements in Romania, has become known to tourists thanks to the fortified citadel which houses the well-known fortified church.
Furthermore, a legend is linked to this place: spouses who argued and wanted to divorce were locked in the citadel with a single spoon, a fork, a table, a bed, and a chair, thus being forced to tolerate each other. The result? For 300 years, there was reportedly only one divorce in the village of Biertan.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Biertan located?
Biertan is a medieval Saxon village located in Transylvania, Romania, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage fortified church.
Why was Biertan included in the Cosmopolitan list?
The magazine highlighted its fairytale appearance, comparing it to a Disney movie setting due to its well-preserved medieval architecture.
What is the legend of the “marital prison”?
It refers to a room where couples seeking divorce were locked together with shared items to reconcile; it reportedly resulted in only one divorce over 300 years.