Șimleu Silvaniei locality certified in documents since 1251, atronghold made by Miklós voivode at begining of XIV century since 1319. Only ruins left from it. In 1351 the locality was The Báthorys' property who built here a castle in 1592. Romano-catholic church was built by Báthory István voivode, in 1532. In the synagogue is arranged a Holocaust museum.
Șimleu Silvaniei, Sights

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR

Șimleu Silvaniei, Stâna wooden church, Photo: WR
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