April 19, 2024
 

Mişca. Calvinist Church

Author(s)/Editor(s): DUKRÉT Géza

Year published: 1996

Page count: 16

Size: 12 x 19 cm

Languages: Hungarian

ISBN 973-97618-6-0

Publisher: UTILITAS

Sponsors: Királyhágómellék Reformed Church District – Misca Parish

Stock availability: On order

Sell Price: 0.00RON

Mişca. Calvinist Church

The Series Historic Buildings in Transylvania, launched in 1993, presents the most precious examples of Transylvanian built heritage connected to the Hungarian culture, with the purpose of drawing the general public's attention on values, heritage and our responsibilities towards these. The publications of this series are recommended especially to those who at present own or use such values, but also to those who are interested in history, architecture and the Transylvanian art.

Number 17 of the Series Historic Buildings in Transylvania presents the Calvinist Church in Mişca, which draws the attention with its elegant, Gothic composition. The church formed by a tower, a nave and a choir was built in the 15th century, its walls being strengthened by receding buttresses. Its spire with four corner turrets, which was popular in the Călata Region, are the result of 17th century repairs ordered by Kata Bethlen of Iktár. The church's original vaults were damaged in an earthquake in 1683, being replaced by a coffered ceiling decorated with flowers.