Viscri

From Dacia, it was a quick 10-minute drive to Viscri. Viscri is a former Saxon village with a fortified church. It is one of the better preserved villages. In 1123, Hungarian King Geza II invited Sazons from western Germany to settle in this region of Transylvania. In the 15th and 16th century, threat from Turkish attacks prompted the building of thick city walls and fortified churches.

Typical of Saxon villages, the buildings in Viscri are cornflower blue.

It's a sleepy village with just a few roads--none paved--just gravel or cobbled.

The fortified church in town is manned by a German. Admission is 10 lei ($2.35).

The church dates from 1724.

Within the fortified walls, you'll find narrow stairs.

and great views of the surrounding areas.

There are quite a few exhibits within the wall. This is a display of the pork fat that was stored. Villagers who stored their pork fat could enter the fortified area to cut their pork fat once a week for use in the upcoming week.

There were artifacts from centuries past. I loved the Santa cookie cutter.

The town is dotted with reminders of a time past.

Geese wander the town.

Horse & cart on the main road in town.

I was surprised to learn that Prince Charles bought this house in Viscri in 2006. Apparently, he has genealogical lineage to Vald Tepes and felt a connection to this area in Transylvania.

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