Travel to Maramures

• The county of Maramureş has such a rich tourist offer that the only thing which is not available within its limits is the sea. For the rest, from mountain trips and extreme sports to cultural and religious tourism, according to each one’s preferences and the season, the regions covers everything.

• If you are fond of nature, you will surely love the breathtaking natural landscapes of the mountains and of the river valleys.

• Over 30 natural protected areas, mild meadows, full of green in the summer and of snow in the winter, mountains covered by evergreen forests, are all mirrored in crystal clear waters, spread all over the region.

• No matter in which season you visit them, these places have their special charm and magic, and you will find yourself in the middle of unspoiled nature and idyllic surroundings.

• The generous nature offers great possibilities of peace and recreation. For those who like exploring, a wide range of trips can be done both in the river valleys and in the mountains.

• Hikers will be delighted to find out that Maramureş has a complex network of forestry trail and marked footpaths, which offer great views of the villages and of the amazing landscape: small lakes, waterfalls, caves, natural reservations, rare fauna.

•There are numerous historic sights, museums and memorial houses.

•Maramureş not only gives a geography lesson; culture and history are two of the main characteristics that define this region.

• The fame of the region is mainly due to the traditional architecture monuments, more than 200, perfectly preserved up to the present times.

•Lovely traditional houses, marvelous wooden gates, famous all over the world, beautiful wooden churches, with sky-touching towers, are, for the local people, part of the everyday life.

The Merry Cemetery fromSapanta– this paradoxical name is due to the vivid colours of the crosses and the amusing or satirical epitaphs carved on them.

• Built centuries ago and decorated inside with fantastic frescoes, there wooden churches are not simply museums: they are open to the public and religious ceremonies are performed here regularly.• The uniqueness and the great value of these churches was recognized by one of the most important world authority, UNESCO, who has included eight of them on the World Heritage List.

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•Maramureş is also the land of the rural simplicity. You will be amazed to discover the rich folk traditions and customs that survived throughout the centuries, and were not altered by the influences of the modern times. •Traditional rural life, folklore and customs are still preserved here.•You will see everywhere people wearing hand-made traditional costumes; you will take part in vivid folk festivals.

•Maramureş is known for its folk costumes, carpets, wooden objects, clopuri (men’s straw hats), pottery and painted icons on glass and wood. •The offer of accommodation in Maramureş is twofold: on one hand there are hotels and motels in the bigger towns and resorts; on the other hand there are small family-run pensions in the villages, as well as in the towns.• The pensions are charming and the hosts are even more so, most often trying to make your stay a memorable one. They are very rarely found in an old house, but usually in a newly built appendix to the old farm. The bonus of this is that there is running water, toilets and showers.•All hotels are classified according to a national system, going from one to five stars. 

Bibliography

http://www.romanianmonasteries.org/maramureshttp://www.crestinortodox.ro/biserici-manastiri-harta/judet-Maramures/

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