St. Nicholas Church Densus

Densus Church (also known as St. Nicholas Church) in the village of Densus, Hunedoara County, Romania is one of the oldest churches in Romania still standing.

It was built in the seventh century, with additions made in the 13th century on the site of a second century Roman temple, with some materials Sarmizegetusa Dacian fortress. It has a stone tower above the naos. Inside the church there are 15th century murals showing Jesus wearing Romanian traditional clothes.
It is considered that in the context of the present church, there was once a Dacian temple dedicated to Zamolxis, in which the conquering Romans built a temple dedicated to the god Mars. After Roman administrative withdrawal, the temple became a Christian church, and sermons were held there. Its present form dates from the early 12th century. Considering its tradition, dating from the 4th century AD, and is considered the oldest church in Romania and Eastern Europe, and historically its current form dates from the 12th century.