Cultural Corridors of South East Europe

Heritage by Period / Middle Ages

Dealu Church

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Dealu Church

About the site


Corridor: Eastern Trans-Balkan Road
Country: Romania, Dambovita
Type: Christian religious centre
Epoch: Middle Ages
Theme:
World Heritage:
Middle AgesChristian religious centre

The Dealu Church has a particular significance in the Wallachian history of architecture: erected in 1500 the church is since a model for the double domed pronaos meant to house the tombs of the builders of the church. Another particular feature of Dealu church is the stone wall facing made of ashlar, with two rows or arcades, witnessing the skills of the masons.

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