Historic site · UNESCO
Sighisoara Historic Centre
Sighisoara, Romania
A hilltop citadel of cobbled lanes, towers and pastel houses.
Church, mosque or temple · Romania · Transylvania
Viscri Fortified Church
A tiny Saxon village with a fortified church and a rural feel.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Viscri Fortified Church matters
Viscri is a village with Saxon houses and a fortified church. It's also known for its simple rural life and for the support given by Prince Charles for restoration. The church is a UNESCO site.
Talking points
- Horse carts are still common.
- The church is on a small hill.
- Part of the UNESCO fortified church group.
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