The wooden churches of Maramureș in the Maramureș region of northern Transylvania are a group of almost one hundred Orthodox churches, and occasionally Greek-Catholic ones, of different architectural solutions from different periods and areas.

Explore the charming villages of this northern region and marvel at the wooden churches of Maramures at Poienile Izei, Bogdan Voda, Ieud and Barsana. These towering wooden churches have remained remarkably intact over the centuries and today are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Located in the northern part of Romania, in a place typically described as one of the most peaceful, picturesque, full of tranquility and positive energy places in Romania, the wooden churches of Maramures are architectural masterpieces that reflect the best example and variety of wood carving design and craftsmanship. These churches exemplify ...

Exploring Maramures will reveal countless well-preserved wooden churches, houses with beautifully carved wooden gates, and cheerful locals dressed in traditional colorful clothes. The building of wooden churches began in the 16th century when the Catholic Austro-Hungarian authorities prohibited the construction of Orthodox stone churches in the ...

The wooden church from Plopis, built between 1798 and 1805, combines architectural elements from Maramures and northern Transylvania. Forty-seven meters tall, the church is considered to be one of the most integrated religious monuments in Maramures.

2023年3月26日 · Hidden among the calloused patches of the evergreen forests or in plain sight, these eight UNESCO-recognized wooden churches stand tall – quite literally - as symbols of faith and determination, emblems of architectural artistry and historical resistance. A traditional Romanian wooden monastery surrounded by forest.

Some of the oldest and most beautiful wooden churches in the world are located in Maramures. The craftsmanship of some of them was internationally recognized with their inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Tucked away in the scenic Maramures region of northern Romania, the famous wooden churches are not just buildings; they are a proud statement of the area’s rich traditions and history. Built mainly from local oak trees, these churches draw the curiosity and admiration of many who visit, providing a glimpse into the unique architectural style ...

The eight wooden churches of Maramures registered and under UNESCO care, represent remarkable examples of diverse architectural designs spanning centuries. They are thin but tall, with long and slender towers at their western end.

2015年11月16日 · The Wooden Church at Plopsis, Romania. The history of the wooden churches of Maramures, which dot the villages of north western Romania is an interesting one. The Maramures region is primarily an Orthodox, or Greek, Christian enclave. But while the region was under the domination of the Roman Catholic Austria-Hungarian Empire from the 17th to ...