The church was built in the 14th and 15th centuries as a Gothic hall church and later fortified with a ring of walls and a tall defensive tower, so that villagers could shelter inside during raids. Inside, look for the carved stone portals and the old church furnishings.
Copșa Mare is a typical Saxon village: long rows of houses with arched gateways along a single street, surrounded by orchards and pastures. Several of its old houses have been restored as guesthouses, making it a calm base for exploring the region.
The church is usually opened by a key-keeper in the village; ask locally or at your guesthouse.
