Sunday, August 7, 2011

Viscri, Transylvania and HRH The Prince of Wales









































This post was made in case you thought there
was nothing to be done in and around Romania.


Visiting Viscri, in central Romania, is like journeying into the past —
 to a medieval landscape and existence that has been bypassed by all things modern.

The village of Viscri (German: Deutschweißkirch is part of Buneşti commune in Romania.
The village is small, with a population of roughly 400 people and  is part of the Saxon villages
with fortified churches in Transylvania ( the name "Transylvania" is Latin for "Beyond the Forest") , designated in 1993 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In 2006, The Prince of Wales bought and restored two 18th Century Saxon houses
 in the Transylvanian villages of Malancrav and Viscri
to help protect the unique way of life that has existed
for hundreds of years and promote sustainable tourism.
His Royal Highness , Charles - The Prince of Wales  has a long-standing interest in Romania and has visited the country
regularly since his first visit in 1998.

Viscri
London Evening Standard






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45 comments:

  1. Madalina DascaluAugust 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    frumoasa serie

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  2. Joop ZandAugust 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Great shots with very nice light and colors.

    greetings, Joop

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  3. JamesAugust 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    It looks like a very beautiful place!
    Wonderful photos!

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  4. ADRIANAugust 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    It is a beautiful place.......I cannot imagine how hard life must be there in winter.

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  5. ClintAugust 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Great shots, Wind! Very unique. I did not know of the Prince of Wales' involvement. Most interesting.

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  6. TrevorW�� August 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Wonderful images.... I had know idea of HRH The Prince of Wales' interest in the area...I have learnt something here- thanks for sharing with us all...

    -Trevor

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  7. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeAugust 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Great post, wonderful photos! LG Tina

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  8. Bob BushellAugust 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    The photos of landscapes are superb, well done.

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  9. Malgorzata IngstadAugust 7, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Who could think it is nothing to do in Romania? I love all the pictures, especially the calming nature and old houses with their fantastic roofs.

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  10. Elisa N ViajesAugust 7, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    This place is absolutely wonderful
    Elisa, from Argentina

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  11. CatalinAugust 7, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Puii de barză sunt destul de măricei. Cam pe la finalul lunii iulie să fi trecut pe acolo...

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  12. Hilda R.BAugust 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    What a beautiful place. And the series of photos are great. Love the field.

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  13. VictorAugust 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    frumoasă coborâre în linişte, în seninătate, în ancestralul imperturbabil
    săptămână frumoasă să ai
    ai grijă de tine

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  14. Traveling HawkAugust 7, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    idilicul sat transilvanean, oaza de liniste si rezervor de energii...partea mai putin stiuta a Romaniei, foarte apreciata de straini...

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  15. Luis GomezAugust 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Wonderful shots Wind!

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  16. jooAugust 7, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    This place is gorgeous and I really want to visit it again! There's so much to do and see in your country!

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  17. BlitzAugust 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Such beautiful light in these photos, especially of the field. Lovely.

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  18. AlAugust 7, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    That is beautiful, it really does look like it's from another time.

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  19. NokeAugust 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Wie eine Reise in die Vergangenheit sehr schöne Bilder.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  20. Magia da InêsAugust 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    ჱܓ
    。°✿Amiga,

    A série de fotos está super incrível.

    Que lugar mais lindo, as paisagens são um capricho da natureza, adorei as flores do campo.

    Deixo um abraço carinhoso.
    Boa semana! ჱܓ

    。°✿Beijinhos.
    °º✿ Brasil.
    º° ✿✿♥ ° ·.

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  21. BibliotecaruAugust 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Parcă se aude ciocârlia.

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  22. CarolaAugust 7, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Wonderful photos. Romania is so beautiful.

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  23. Windsmoke.August 8, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Fantastic photos, i especially like the photos of the wide open landscapes very green and wonderful and the huge bird's nest :-).

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  24. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Can't tell you how much I long to be able to visit your country.

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  25. Cristina DeboniAugust 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Bellissimi paesaggi con dolci colline e il paese sembra finto tanto è carino con le sue casette dai tetti rossi. Bella serie fotografica! Brava! Ciao Cri

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  26. Fram ActualAugust 8, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    The walled compound with the wooden gate is what I need, Wind. Is it available? Some of the countryside has the look of a land where someone could mount a horse and ride forever and ever.

    I like the first photograph best, the hillside with its trees, but, as always, the artistry in your work is evident in every one of your shots.

    You are a most excellent guide to the history and the beauty of Romania.

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  27. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCAAugust 8, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Doamne, ca frumos e!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    very interesting Wind.At my first reading I thought you did think of the battle ship..prince of wales..since iam reading alot of history at the moment.i really dont understand the changes and division that were made to eastern blocks around 1?or2 world war..but howrever.it is a beautiful place..reminds me of my own country..but what do you think..is the monarcky seeing its end in England??many wants a republic..well this was a little out of the record..I enjoy your post at frams place..please continue with that..brings alot of happiness to many..and thts what life is all about right??sharing happiness and good things in our families with our children and friends..then we can talk to change the world..ok...once more out of the record..It is a looooong way to Tipparary..hoooho!
    Have a beautiful day Wind!

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  29. RIZALENIOAugust 8, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What a wonderful world. I want to live here.

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  30. photonature2010August 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    reuşite. îmi plac.

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  31. Gabriela PanaAugust 8, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    frumoase locuri ....superba serie...o vara faina!

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  32. Ruth Bernssen BøAugust 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Great series beautiful colors and light.

    Greetings

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  33. IshtarAugust 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Foarte frumos!ce rol au bolovanii ăia de râu de lângă porţi?

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  34. NarniaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Faie imagini, ca de obicei. Nu stiam de implicarea printului de Wales, a fost o surpriza. Stii, am asa un mare offf... am fost in atatea locuri istorice, in diverse tari, locuri care sunt bine pomovate si vizitate de mii de oameni. De fiecare data cand merg intr-un loc nou, ma gandesc ca si noi avem, poate chiar mai faine decat altii, si noi am putea sa exploatam istoria, peisajele, marea,vremea frumoasa, muntele, tot ce tine de atractie turistica ...slava Domnului, am avea cu ce sa satisfacem marea majoritate a preferintelor. Si totusi ... preferam sa irosim ce avem, sa oferim servicii deplorabile, astfel incat pana si romanii merg in concediu prin alte locuri. E un lucru pe care nu resusesc sa-l inteleg.

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  35. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Beautiful landscapes, and the village photos are also very interesting. They are so peaceful! I like all of them!

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  36. cartimAugust 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Este foarte frumos, de fapt Transilvania este deosebita...
    S-au pastrat foarte bine casele , cetatiile si bisericile , totul este aproapenealterat...

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  37. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    gorgeous country & shots! =)

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  38. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeAugust 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with PicStory* :) Have a great week! LG Tina

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  39. ANRAFERAAugust 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Bellos lugares los que nos muestras a través de estas fotografías.
    Me encanta la luz y tonalidades que has captado en cada una de ellas.
    Saludo cordial.
    Ramón

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  40. ANRAFERAAugust 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Bellos lugares los que nos muestras a través de estas fotografías.
    Me encanta la luz y tonalidades que has captado en cada una de ellas.
    Saludo cordial.
    Ramón

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  41. robertAugust 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Mie, in primul rand, aceste fotografii imi dau o stare de liniste ... acea liniste pe care o gasesti numai la sate.
    Foarte faine toate!

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  42. NukkeAugust 11, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Yikes, Transylvania ! But it looks like a very beautiful place (did you saw him :)

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  43. J_on_tourSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Wonderful white buildings an slate roofs. It must be a special place if Prince Charles is involved. He always puts his hand to worthwhile projects away from his official Royal business.

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  44. Scented LeafOctober 22, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    In Romania will be always something to see and do, and Viscri seems to be a perfect place to enjoy the magic of its land.

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  45. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    One of the most beautiful places on earth.... you must go there to see the real beauty... I'm not surprised that Prince Charles loves the place!!! wow

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