× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Extension: The Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania (extension of Biertan and its Fortified Church) (Romania) Document type Decision Reference number VIII.C.2 Date Nov 29, 1999 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972) Meeting 23e session du Comité Website whc.unesco.org Abstract Property: The Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania (extension of Biertan and its Fortified Church) Id. N°: 596 Bis State Party: Romania Criteria: C (iv) The Committee approved this extension to the World Heritage site Biertan and its fortified church, on the World Heritage List under the existing criterion (iv).