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Maramures is the region where ancient traditions, the folk costumes and old art are preserved like nowhere else in Romania. The wooden churches are true folk art masterpieces. You will visit 2 of the best world heritage wooden churches.
The carved wooden gates have been the symbol of Maramures for a long time and you will see them on Iza Valley and Mara Valley. You will see also handicrafts men and the famous Merry Cemetery from Sapanta.
The tour will help you to understand better the history and the culture in Maramures.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup from your hotel in Sighetu Marmatiei. Pick up from other cities in Maramures will have an additional cost.
Itinerary
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1
The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Sarbi
In Sarbi you can visit a distillery for making "horinca" a traditional fruit brandy and a water mill which grinds the corn using rocks and water power.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Barsana Monastery
One of the most popular site in Maramures, Barsana Monastery has 14 buildings and was built in traditional architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5
In Barsana you will visit handicrafts men - carving wood.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Merry Cemetery
Merry Cemetery have about 800 crosses and each grave is marked with a beautifully carved wooden cross, painted in blue and with a poem saying something about the life of the decesed.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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