In 1989, after the collapse of the communist regime in Romania, many historical sites were left adrift. These include the small Saxon village Viskri (Viscri) in Transylvania, 61 km north-west of Brasov. New life breathed into this place of Romanian Gypsies. They moved into abandoned homes and joined together with the remaining Saxons to restore the village. In 2009, the obscure village visited by 11,000 tourists from all over the world. All they were interested in the charming cottages in pastel shades and the church, which became a UNESCO World Heritage List. Even Britain's Prince Charles bought the house in this village, reports the Independent. In January 1990 the population of the village was 300 people. By December of that year there were only 68. At the moment Viskri population grew to 420 people, with most of them - the Roma. They revived the ancient crafts such as making tiles and restored Saxon building. Also in the village began to open Family pensions - now there are already 11. There, tourists can get acquainted with the daily life of rural life. Today in the Viskri working smithy, which are made as utilitarian things like door hinges and locks, as well as works of art.
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