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A fortified church with defensive walls in a rural Transylvanian village
Culture

Romania's Fortified Churches: A Journey Through Transylvania's Living History

Discover the medieval fortified churches of Transylvania, where villagers once found refuge and today visitors can step into centuries of Saxon heritage.
Traditional Saxon houses and fortified church in Viscri, Romania
Travel

Viscri: A Guide to Romania's Time-Warp Saxon Village

Discover Viscri, a UNESCO-listed Transylvanian village where horse-drawn carts clatter along dirt lanes and a 13th-century fortified church watches over pastel Saxon houses.