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Originally built by Saxon settlers, it houses, among other churches, a Saxon Lutheran church and a Hungarian Reformed church.

Beautiful and quiet place for mountain biking and hiking.

In Gurghiu, you have many must-see attractions to discover. In addition to the charming village, there is a botanical garden to the south of the town which ensures the protection of daffodils and certain species of tulips. There is also the baroque Rákóczi-Bornemisza Castle to visit. Finally overlooking the village, at the top of a wooded hill are the remains of the Gurghiu fortress. It was destroyed during the siege of 1708, led by the French military commander Jean-Louis de Bussy-Rabutin allied with the Habsburgs. Only a Roman Catholic chapel remains, rebuilt in 1887.

At the foot of Gurghiu Citadel Hill is Rákóczi-Bornemisza Castle. It was built during the reign of Prince George Rákóczi between 1630 and 1646. The latter wanted a residence in the Gurghiului mountains. His love for hunting determined this choice. In 1717, the castle became the property of Vice-Chancellor Ioan Bornemisza. His descendants occupied the residence for 100 years. After the suicide of Rudolf of Habsburg in 1883, the castle returned to the State. The location was then used as a forestry school for a period, then became a hunting museum, in which Sámuel Teleki's trophies are also displayed. New buildings were added over the centuries, including a chapel, a mill and finally a glass and porcelain factory at the end of the 19th century. Now the castle is included in the list of national monuments of national interest protected by law. It is visited because of its unique character and its anchoring in the history of the region. It also hosts events, such as the Gurghiu Girls' Fair and the Ibanești Valley of the Kings Festival.