Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe, town, capital of Covasna judeČ (county), east-central Romania, on the Olt River. Occupied in the Middle Ages by Szekler settlers brought in to guard the eastern frontier of Transylvania, the town has a strong Hungarian tradition. The regional museum contains examples of local architecture, woodwork, and craftsmanship from that period. The museum also contains Dacian silver coins and other materials from a Daco-Roman settlement over which the town was built, as well as artifacts from a Neolithic settlement found at nearby AriuČd. The townâs fortified church is typical of the former frontier region of Transylvania. The modern town has some light manufacturing. Pop. (2007 est.) 61,704.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Sfântu Gheorghe
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
22 July 2011
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November 14, 2026