Things to Do in Reformed Church

Reformed Church sits in Transylvania's heart—a Romanian town frozen in time. The cobblestone streets wind between medieval buildings that lean conspiratorially into each other, while Gothic spires pierce perpetually moody skies. Everything feels impossibly quiet. Not empty quiet, though. This is the settled quiet that comes from centuries of people living the same rhythms. The town grew around its Protestant community, giving it a different character from Romania's Orthodox majority. You'll notice it everywhere. The architecture differs, the cemetery layout tells another story, even local festivals unfold with Protestant precision. Plan to stay one night—you'll linger for three.

Good food, no pretense. Family-run restaurants serve hearty Transylvanian fare with handwritten menus and recipes passed down for generations. The main square restaurant does excellent goulash and sarmale. The side street place works magic with local game meat. Try the local plum brandy—smoother than expected and made with actual care. A small bakery opens early, filling morning air with fresh bread and pastries. Stock up elsewhere for elaborate groceries.

Visit late spring through early fall. May and September offer perfect weather—warm enough for hiking without turning cobblestone walks into endurance tests. Summer gets quite warm without air conditioning in most buildings. Evenings cool down nicely, though. Winter brings genuine magic under snow, especially inside the church with its old radiator system rattling away. Some restaurants and workshops reduce winter hours significantly. Spring wildflowers peak in late April.