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Medieval saxon fortress in the village Feldioara, Transylvania, Romania. Built by the teutonic knights 900 years ago. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Courtyard of the fortress in the village Feldioara, in Transylvania Royalty Free Stock Photo

Medieval saxon fortress in the village Feldioara, Transylvania, Romania. Built by the teutonic knights 900 years ago.

It was Dacian settlement Rumidava and later, during the Roman occupation, the name was changed to Rupes rock or stone - in Latin. Rupea fortress advantageous elevated Cohalm Hill, overlooking the upper town, was constructed extensive and in centuries XIV-XVII century, as a refuge for the city and surrounding villages.