The Church on the Hill in Sighisoara

Updated: 18 October 2026

The Church on the Hill is one of the most valuable Gothic churches in Transylvania, built gradually between the 14th and 16th centuries at the top of School Hill. You reach it by climbing the Covered Staircase, and inside it preserves medieval murals uncovered during restoration.

A church centuries in the making

Construction began around 1345 and continued, with interruptions, until about 1525, giving the church its Gothic look today. It's a solemn, quiet place, very different from the bustle of the square.

During restorations in the 1990s, medieval wall paintings were brought to light, making the visit all the more rewarding for those who love history and art.

How to get there and what to see

The natural way up is the Covered Staircase, the wooden tunnel from 1642. At the top you're met by the church, the old Evangelical cemetery and a serene view over the citadel's rooftops.

It's a quiet way to end a walk through the UNESCO citadel. Give yourself a few minutes to sit on the hill, without hurry.

A refuge to match

The Church on the Hill teaches you Sighisoara's slow rhythm — the same rhythm you'll look for in a stay at Casa Roșca, our quiet guesthouse near the citadel.

See the whole route in our guide to the attractions of Sighisoara and book your room in good time on Booking.

Frequently asked questions

From which century is the Church on the Hill?

It was built gradually between the 14th and 16th centuries, in the Gothic style, on School Hill in Sighisoara.

How do you get to the Church on the Hill?

The loveliest way is up the Covered Staircase, the wooden tunnel from 1642 with about 175 steps, which climbs from the citadel to the hill.

What is worth seeing inside?

The medieval murals uncovered during restoration and the solemn, Gothic atmosphere of the church.

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