Wooden Churches of Maramures
- States
- Romania
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1999
- Location
- Districts of Bârsana, Budesti, Desesti, Ieud, Sisesti, Poienile Izei, Târgu-Lapus; Maramureş County, Region of Transylvania
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 47.82083333, 24.05583333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 904
- WH Site
- 904
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The Wooden Churches of Maramureş, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a collection of historic Orthodox churches renowned for their unique architecture and cultural significance. Constructed primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries, these churches feature tall, slender wooden towers and intricate shingle roofs, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. They serve as a testament to the rich religious traditions and artistic heritage of the local communities, blending Gothic and vernacular styles. Preserved as outstanding examples of traditional building techniques, they remain active places of worship and cultural landmarks.
📍 Location Map
Points (8)
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• Church of Saint Nicholas (Budești)
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• Church of the Holy Archangels (Plopiș)
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• Church of the Holy Archangels (Rogoz)
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• Church of the Holy Archangels (Șurdești)
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• Church of the Holy Parasceve (Poienile Izei)
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• Church of the Holy Paraskeva (Desești)
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• Church of the Nativity of the Virgin (Ieud Deal)
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• Church of the Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple (Bârsana)