Leaving aside for the moment the historical facts let us turn our attention towards the church’s image. After passing under an unfriendly vault you will face a lot of silence and totally different imagine of what you knew about the regular Orthodox churches. But once entering the church you will be invaded by a real feeling of devotion. The pews quietly wait for their believers to clear their minds through praying. A lot of Persian carpets lay on walls, on pews, but not on the floor. The fortified church from Harman altar dates back since 1787 and was built in a baroque style with two colons and apostles on both sides. The organ construction was possible due to the donation of a Swedish officer in 1714 and it was enlarged in 1888. As for the chore its original cross shape and the apse dome shape were preserved. Initially the chore had two Cistercian chapels used as a praying place for monks but in the 15th century the north chapel was changed becoming sacristy. The chapel’s vault rising from the consoles painted with portraits of mustached men and women with mounts half opened. The yard will surely impress you due to its precise German organization and the fresco above the side entrance, the representation of the vulture female nesting its cubs with her own blood. For a more pleasant visit you should also go to the supply pantries placed on the sides. Also the tower clock dated since the 16th century worth visiting especially because it indicates the time by only one hand. For the art lovers especially the Western and Eastern styles the paintings of the After Judgment, scenes from Saint Mary life, Jesus Christ crucifixion and Saints portraits will impress you. The fortified church from Harman deserves to be visited because here you may discover the sacred and laic search and satisfaction of seeing the church surviving various attacks and earthquakes.
Day | Opening hour | Closing hour |
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luni | 10:00 | 16:00 |
marti | 10:00 | 10:00 |
miercuri | 10:00 | 10:00 |
joi | 10:00 | 10:00 |
vineri | 10:00 | 10:00 |
sambata | 10:00 | 10:00 |
duminica | 10:00 | 10:00 |
Tickets name | price |
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Adulti | 5 lei |
Elevi, studenti | 2 lei |