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Painted church, 1771 · Fântânele (sat al orașului Săliște) ·

Biserica „Sfântul Nicolae” din Fântânele

The church of Fântânele village, from 1771, painted by Stan Zugravul and his apprentices from Rășinari.

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Why it's on the list

It has murals from 1771 and was repaired in 2023, so it is in good shape.

Sibiu.info editorial team · Checked October 2026

About the place

The church was built in 1771 of stone and brick. Most of the painting, inside and out, dates from the same year and is by Stan Zugravul, Ioan Munteanu and Vasile Munteanu, painters from Rășinari. The Baroque tower was added in 1794.

It is a listed monument, code SB-II-m-B-12387. Repairs took place in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2007, 2010 and 2023, the last ones by the Ambulanța pentru Monumente group.

Good to know

  • The Ioan Stroia museum is also in Fântânele, on Andrei Șaguna street.
  • There are no published visiting hours; ask at the parish.
  • The Sibiel museum is about 1.5 km away on foot.

Opening hours

Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.