Feldioara
Feldioara (German: Marienburg, [maˈʁiːənbʊʁk] ⓘ; Hungarian: Földvár or Barcaföldvár) is a commune in Brașov County, Transylvania, Romania, about 15 kilometres from the city of Brașov. It is composed of three villages: Colonia Reconstrucția (Bohntelep), Feldioara and Rotbav (Rothbach; Szászveresmart).
Feldioara | |
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Evangelic fortified church in Rotbav | |
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Feldioara Location in Romania | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′0″N 25°35′30″E | |
| Country | Romania |
| County | Brașov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2024) | Sorin Taus (PNL) |
| Area | 75.97 km2 (29.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-01) | 6,311 |
| • Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
| Postal code | 507065 |
| Vehicle reg. | BV |
| Website | www |
The commune is located in the east-central part of the county, in the northern reaches of the Burzenland. It is situated on the left bank of the Olt River, which mostly follows the border with Covasna County. The Bârsa River discharges into the Olt near Feldioara.
At the 2011 census, 88.8% of inhabitants were Romanians, 6.9% Hungarians and 3.5% Roma.
Feldioara has a medieval fortress long believed to have been built by the Teutonic Knights. However, more recent studies show that the Fortress in Feldioara was actually constructed by the local community. The name of the village comes from the Hungarian word földvár, which means "the clay fortress". The ruins of the fortress can still be seen today. The German name Marienburg means "fortress of the Virgin Mary".
- Feldioara fortress
- Feldioara fortified church
- Rotbav fortified church