Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and art of Maramures on a guided tour. Explore ancient wooden churches, admire carved wooden gates, and visit the famous Merry Cemetery. Discover the history and culture of this unique Romanian region.
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and art of Maramures on a guided tour. Explore ancient wooden churches, admire carved wooden gates, and visit the famous Merry Cemetery. Discover the history and culture of this unique Romanian region.
- Church of the Holy Paraskeva - The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
- St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani - The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
- Sarbi - In Sarbi you can visit a distillery for making…
- Church of the Holy Paraskeva - The wooden church from Desesti was built in 1770 and the painting inside the church is very well preserved.
- St Nicholas Church in Budesti Josani - The church from Budesti was built in 1643 and is one of largest wooden church built in Maramures.
- Sarbi - 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.
- Barsana Monastery - One of the most popular site in Maramures, Barsana Monastery has 14 buildings and was built in traditional architecture.
- Barsana - In Barsana you will visit handicrafts men - carving wood.
- Merry 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.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission fee - Desesti wooden church (5 Lei)
- Entry/Admission fee - Budesti wooden church (5 Lei)
- Entry/Admission fee - Merry Cemetery (10 Lei)
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission fee - Desesti wooden church (5 Lei)
- Entry/Admission fee - Budesti wooden church (5 Lei)
- Entry/Admission fee - Merry Cemetery (10 Lei)
Maramures embodies old-world traditions, folk attire, and ancient arts, providing a unique cultural experience in Romania. Its wooden churches stand as remarkable examples of rustic artistry. You’ll get to explore two such UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The intricately designed wooden gates serve as Maramures’s signature and can be seen along the Iza and…
Maramures embodies old-world traditions, folk attire, and ancient arts, providing a unique cultural experience in Romania. Its wooden churches stand as remarkable examples of rustic artistry. You’ll get to explore two such UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The intricately designed wooden gates serve as Maramures’s signature and can be seen along the Iza and Mara Valleys. You’ll also meet local artisans and visit the renowned Sapanta’s Merry Cemetery.
This tour offers a deeper insight into Maramures’s history and heritage.
- Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.