Viscri Fortified Church
Viscri Fortified Church
Viscri Fortified Church
4.5
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Aburel
Bucharest, Romania3,168 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The three points are to increase awareness on the overrating. For a UNESCO site the expectations are higher. Tourists are encouraged to park at the entrance of the village amid take either the local path to the village through orchards (recommended) or the longer one through the village. But here expect local drivers in a hurry giving you some dusty welcome… the village itself is not at all manicured and touristy. It’s just as it is. I can understand the idea of leaving things unchanged but adding some charm would not harm. The fortified church itself is nicer outside rather than inside. Some funds are to be redirected there too. Also I felt the lack of information extremely present and this is somehow disappointing. And please be aware the place is not st all disability available. So, yea, a charming place but keep the expectations correct.
Written 3 July 2021
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Herbert R
66 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Incredibly beautiful. A wonderful complex that fortunately does not have to fall into disrepair like many other buildings. In the church we were able to listen to some songs being played on the organ. The climb up the tower is an adventure, but the view is definitely worth it. Many thanks to everyone who makes it possible to preserve these treasures in Romania.
Written 21 August 2023
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Denisa I
Bucharest, Romania158 contributions
Feb 2021
Viscri Fortified Church was on my bucket list for a long time and I was very happy to be able to visit.
But it was unfortunately closed due to Covid reasons and we were only able to take pictures from the outside and play with the cats. I couldn't understand why the Viscri fortified church was closed and the other churches from the area were open. We visited other places in that same day
But it was unfortunately closed due to Covid reasons and we were only able to take pictures from the outside and play with the cats. I couldn't understand why the Viscri fortified church was closed and the other churches from the area were open. We visited other places in that same day
Written 2 February 2021
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Baiasu H
Bucharest, Romania1,713 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Very nice fortified church in a fascinating village. It would require some consolidation work. Inside the fortification you will find a museum with expenses from those times. If you get here it is mandatory to go to the tower and see the beautiful panorama. Friendly staff, admissions is a few euros.
Written 8 June 2021
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manuel b
Bern, Switzerland76 contributions
Aug 2021
Great! I have been there several times within several years: It is great what they are doing. Also a lot of work! A lot of visitors, this is great. They have a real ticket-booth/hut now, the church is wonderful. Keep it going this way!
Written 6 August 2021
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Hyoga83
Bordeaux, France703 contributions
Sept 2021
Indeed one of the best and most beautiful fortified churches in the region. We spent the night in Viscri 125, awesome place; but there are a few other that seem to be great too, and it is the best option to feel the laidback way of life in one of these time capsules.
Do not hesitate to walk around the village around the church, the houses and everything (the "streets"!!!) make you travel in time.
Not to be missed
Do not hesitate to walk around the village around the church, the houses and everything (the "streets"!!!) make you travel in time.
Not to be missed
Written 21 October 2021
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fefferefe
Bologna, Italy269 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Not to be missed. Truly a hidden gem. And here there is also a house of King Charles of England. That something nice understands us. It is a UNESCO site. And it is a very special fortification. Beautiful church, tiring climb to the highest tower, but the view pays off ample.
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Written 9 July 2024
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bg564
Windhoek, Namibia854 contributions
May 2022
The Viscri Fortified Church is easy to find if you have a GPS but worth the drive. You have to park down the street from the church but it is just a short walk to the site. The outside is very well maintained and there are some interesting exhibits in some of the rooms especially the exhibit that explained about how the single men and women were organized in the village as well as how community works were organized.
Written 28 May 2022
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,336 contributions
Dec 2022
The village of Viscri - was put on the map of the world by King Charles (former Prince of Wales who has a property here and visits almost every year.) - however long before the Prince of Wales decided to find his Transylvanian roots, this little village has been part of the history of these lands.
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.
Entrance fee is pocket friendly (12 Ron - about 3 Euros).
The original church - a roman style building - was standing on the top of the hill at the time the Saxon settlers arrived , around 1100 at the request of the Hungarian king ... remember till 1918 this whole region was part of the kingdom of Hungary and later part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire for about 1000 year (give or take several decades).
So the Saxons arrived, took there lands in possession and built a fortification around the church, with towers , fortified walls with battlements, a main gate tower and the spaces to store food and tools in time of peril.
Today the visitor can see that heritage, still preserved (pity the majority of the Saxons leaved the country after WWII) to this day ... but it is very interesting.
Also I recommend you climb the church tower - it is an adventure through the narrow portions of the corridor, but well worth it.
Overall a very good experience - the lack of a tour guide dimmed the experience, so if you can I recommend try a guided tour - there are so many things to see and understand at this place.
Enjoy ... it is well worth the time and money spent.
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.
Entrance fee is pocket friendly (12 Ron - about 3 Euros).
The original church - a roman style building - was standing on the top of the hill at the time the Saxon settlers arrived , around 1100 at the request of the Hungarian king ... remember till 1918 this whole region was part of the kingdom of Hungary and later part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire for about 1000 year (give or take several decades).
So the Saxons arrived, took there lands in possession and built a fortification around the church, with towers , fortified walls with battlements, a main gate tower and the spaces to store food and tools in time of peril.
Today the visitor can see that heritage, still preserved (pity the majority of the Saxons leaved the country after WWII) to this day ... but it is very interesting.
Also I recommend you climb the church tower - it is an adventure through the narrow portions of the corridor, but well worth it.
Overall a very good experience - the lack of a tour guide dimmed the experience, so if you can I recommend try a guided tour - there are so many things to see and understand at this place.
Enjoy ... it is well worth the time and money spent.
Written 31 December 2022
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Michael Hausmann( Insta:mikestravelbook)
Neuchâtel, Switzerland650 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Ok. This is a beautiful location and definitely worth the stop. The road from Rupea is good but a bit bumpy and from dacia is brand new. Takes you about an hour or less . Has a little museum to have a look and a watch tower from the top
The road from north, Bunesti is now closed and would have been terrible to drive🤣 they are maintaining it now
The road from north, Bunesti is now closed and would have been terrible to drive🤣 they are maintaining it now
Written 18 April 2019
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Dzień dobry ile kosztuje zwiedzanie zabytków w Viscri?
Written 7 January 2020
Buongiorno, vorrei sapere se arrivando a Viscri dopo le 18 si riesce comunque a visitare il paesino fortificato e se le botteghe che vendono artigianato sono aperte. L'orario di apertura si riferisce solamente alla chiesa? Grazie mille. Francesca
Bună ziua, aș vrea să știu dacă sosesc în Viscri după ora 18, puteți vizita în continuare satul fortificat și dacă sunt deschise magazinele care vând mestesuguri. Timpul de deschidere se referă doar la biserică? Mulțumesc foarte mult. Francesca
Hello, I would like to know if arriving in Viscri after 6 pm you can still visit the fortified village and if the shops that sell handicrafts are open. Does the opening time only refer to the church? Thanks so much. Francesca
Written 14 July 2018
Credo che dopo le 18 sia tutto chiuso...
Written 14 July 2018
Hi everyone, I would love to visit Viscri, but will be renting a car for my trip in Romania. I know that there is a bumpy road leading to Viscri, but I'm not sure how bumpy it is. Is it paved, but just needs to be repaved? Rental cars aren't allowed to be taken off-road. Would it be considered off road to go to Viscri, where I would be in trouble with the rental car company for damages? I would appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you.
Written 23 September 2016
As the others have stated the road from Bunesti is pretty shoddy, tarmac, but some mega pot holes, although by no means impassable just allow yourself plenty of time. Certainly it was fine in our hire car. if anything the road out from Viscri to Rupea, via Dacia is better. It is a white road (unpaved), but in pretty good condition (if very dusty in dry weather of course)
Written 24 October 2016
hola¡ cuanto tiempo se tarda más o menos en ver la iglesia y el pueblo? gracias¡
Written 1 May 2016
Dear Xandra m
I visited Viscri last weeks.
It took one hour to visit the fortified church (church itself+museum+Saxon cemetery) and 30 minutes/one hour to stroll around in the village.
You can take two/three hour to have a wonderful visit in Viscri, but my advice is to overnight there: that will be an unforgettable experience
Written 16 May 2016
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