Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral

The Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary is the most well-known Gothic-fashion church in Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania. Its large 73.34 m high steeple is a landmark of the town. The 4 turrets located on pinnacle of the steeple were a signal to allow foreigners realize that the metropolis had the proper to sentence to death. It belongs to the Lutheran, German-talking Evangelical Church of Augustan Confession in Romania. The Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral became constructed inside the 14th century at the vicinity of any other 12th-century church.

For three centuries it served as a burial location for the mayors, earls and other personalities from Sibiu. This practice became banned in 1796 but one exception changed into made in 1803 when baron Samuel von Brukenthal turned into laid to rest in the crypt. In 1671 a Slovakian craftsman constructed an organ to update the preceding one that turned into constructed in 1585. Today the newer organ is the largest in the southeastern vicinity of Europe. During the summer season, there are concerts each Wednesday night.