Viscri, a Village Representative of Transylvania

Our country is remarkable in tourism terms. The variety of landforms, the temperate continental climate and the traditions all make you want to discover as many fascinating parts of Romania as possible.

Have you heard of the little village with a typically Transylvanian character, Viscri? Although its population is no more than a few hundred, the whole area is visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year.

It is worth knowing that Viscri is among the sights that belong to the UNESCO World Heritage.

From the moment you arrive here, you will feel as if you are in an open-air ethnographic museum. Every little house seems to have a story, and the locals are always ready to tell you the legends of the area.

Geographically, Viscri is a village belonging to Bunești commune. The village was first mentioned in the 12th century. Initially the Székelys were brought to these lands precisely to keep watch over the eastern border of the kingdom. The name of the locality is of Hungarian origin and comes from the famous place of worship made of white-green limestone.

Over time the Székelys moved to Covasna, and the village was settled by Saxon peasants.

Viscri has attracted tourists from all over the world, after Prince Charles himself bought a house here. Fascinated by the picturesque scenery and ancestral traditions, he often visited Romania, choosing to spend time in the village of Viscri.

The main local tourist attraction is the village fortified church, which makes you think of the medieval fortresses of old. What is more, you can climb to the top of the church tower, from where the view is truly fascinating.

Elements of culture and civilisation can be admired by visitors to the museum in the village of Viscri. You can learn very interesting information about how the rural community was organised and admire old chests, tools and other pieces of furniture hundreds of years old.

The summer holiday is the right time for you to discover the Transylvanian Hills. What would you say to enjoying an unusual experience and staying in a Saxon house? You can have all the comfort you need, especially as the old buildings have been renovated in an outstanding way, while keeping their charm of old.

In modern society, the pace of life is quite fast. You rarely find a few moments of peace. At Viscri, peace is the key word that best describes the whole area. You will hear only the chirping of little birds, the rustling of leaves or herds of cows ambling home. Just thinking about these words brings to mind childhood spent at your grandparents’ and how beautiful life was in those years.

Forget the traffic of big cities and give yourself a few days in the heart of Transylvania, at Viscri. You will have unforgettable moments in a unique place.

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