First published: 06/12/12.

John Booth

Wooden Churches Of Maramures

Wooden Churches of Maramures (Inscribed)

Wooden Churches of Maramures by john booth

Despite the lack of public transport I managed to visit five of the listed churches :

Barsana - accessed by bus from Sighet, the ancient church is located on a hilltop at the western end of the village. This should not be confused with the much visited Barsana Monastery at the eastern end, 6km away. The monastery is a huge 21st century complex constructed in the vernacular style, demonstrating that ancient construction techniques are still alive and well.

Desesti - accessed by buses running between Sighet and Baia Mare and descibed above by Els.

Sudesti - I accessed three other churches by taxi from Baia Mare. This church had an amazingly tall steeple. The interior wall and ceiling decoration was very flakey.

Plopis - only a short distance from Sudesti, this church also has a tall steeple.

Rogoz - The friendly priest drove 14kms from Targu Lapus to open the church especially for me! He showed me all the symbolic carvings decorating the exterior of the church, and explained their significance. The interior decoration was in surprisingly good condition.

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