- The Viscri fortified church (Romanian: Biserica fortificată din Viscri; German: Kirchenburg von Deutsch-Weisskirch) is a Lutheran fortified church in Viscri...
- Unlike other Transylvanian fortified churches, Viscri was built around 1100 by the Szekler population and taken over by Saxon colonists in 1185.
- The fortified church in Viscri(photo above) has been listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for 2 decades now.
- The fortified Saxon church , one of the landmarks of this village - part of the UNESCO world heritage since 1999 - is definitely worth some time to explore it.
- There are around 150 fortified churches and fortified churches in Transylvania. Viscri (ger.
- Indeed one of the best and most beautiful fortified churches in the region. We spent the night in Viscri 125, awesome place...
- Viscri is one of seven villages with fortified churches in Transylvania.
- The fortified church in Viscri still stands as a striking example of Transylvanian defensive architecture.
- A visit to the delightful village of Viscri awaits, showcasing one of Romania's best-preserved fortified churches.
- Viscri is best known for its highly fortified church, originally built around 1100 AD by the Szecklers.
- It was built in the 13th century, has an oval shape, which allowed the church to protect the villagers against foreign invasions.
- Viscri Fortified Church is one of the best preserved and a UNESCO World Heritage site – it’s absolutely spectacular...
- Although the postcard-perfect village is well-worth a visit in its own right, Viscri does have one big, unmissable sight: Its magnificent Saxon fortified church.
