German-Weisskirch, Romanian Viscri, Hungarian Szászfehéregyháza, Transylvanian-Saxon Weisskirich, is located in Braşov district in Transylvania, Romania, about 25 km as the crow flies north of Fogarasch and 29 km south-east of Sighisoara. The geographical coordinates are 46°3' north latitude and 25°6' east longitude.
The fortified church of Deutsch-Weisskirch has stood the test of time as an impressive example of Transylvanian military architecture. The church was built on the foundations of the Romanesque church of a Szekler settlement. Around 1500 the church was converted into a fortified church. The church hall was connected to the previously free-standing residential tower of a family of counts who had probably died out or emigrated early on. The tower was increased by a defense floor and in the roof it received an additional sixth floor for archers. The church also had a fortified storey, which was, however, removed again in 1743.