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Wooden Churches of Maramureş
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Rising from forested hillsides like dark needles, the exquisite wooden churches of
Maramureş (
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), in northern Romania, are both austere and beautiful, with roofs
of shingle, and weather-beaten Gothic-style steeples. Inside, you'll discover rich interiors
painted with biblical frescoes, some of which date back to the 14th century. On Sundays
villagers wear traditional dress for church, and attending a service is a special treat. Don't
miss the eight Unesco-listed churches of Bârsana, Budeşti, Deseşti, Ieud, Plopiş, Poienile
Izei, Rogoz and Surdeşti.
