Bruiu Explained

Type:commune
County:Sibiu
Bruiu
Leader Name:Emil Gherghel
Leader Party:PNL
Leader Term:2020 - 2024
Coordinates:45.8667°N 66°W
Elevation:442
Area Total:97.09
Population Total:auto
Postal Code:557065
Area Code:(+40) 02 69

Bruiu (German: Braller; Hungarian: Brulya) is a commune located in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Bruiu, Gherdeal (Gürteln; Gerdály), and Șomartin (Martinsberg; Mártonhegy). Each of these has a fortified church.

Geography

Situated on the Transylvanian Plateau, the commune lies on the banks of Pârâul Nou. It is located east of the county seat, Sibiu, on the border with Brașov County.

Architecture

Built by the local Transylvanian Saxon community, the village church was first attested in 1307. Initially built as a Romanesque basilica, it was transformed in the 15th century, when Gothic elements were added.

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