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Wooden Churches of Maramures

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Maramures is an intriguing place full of history and tradition. This area is mostly noted for it's skillful wood carvers. As a result you will find unique structures such as houses and churches made purely out of wood. 8 of these monuments were listed in 1999 in the UNESCO world heritage. See below for a glimpse of the beautiful monuments:

Sighetul Marmatiei Village Museum

Display of traditional wooden houses and a stunning wooden church set in a peaceful landscape.

Barsana Monastery

Built in the 16th century by the Dragos family. One of the most important monasteries in the region of Maramures.

Bogdan Veda Church

It's St. Nicholas Church dates from 1718 and it was made of spruce wood. Inside you can find many well preserved paintings, a chandelier carved in wood, an archbishop armchair and religious books brought from Walachia and Moldavia.

Surdesti Church

The highest church in the area (72 metres). Built in the 17th century.

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Other Wooden Churches and Museums in Maramures
• Budesti – Josani
• Desesti
• Ieud
• Sisesti
• Poienile Izei
• Targu Lapus
• Sisesti
• Dragomiresti Museum of Romanian Peasant Woman in Maramures

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