Maybe Romania has miles to travel through the world of transition from Balcanism tothe real Occident, but steps are being taken in this direction: National Geographic mentions Maramures among the most beautiful recommended destinations for 2015 in a recently issued “top 20” by the American publication.
In the eyes of foreigners, Romania is at the crossroads between myth and reality. Of all the unique, protected areas in Romania, Maramures has enjoyed maximum publicity in recent years, partly due to the “campaign” sustained by Prince Charles of Great Britain, a great admirer of the wild beauty of Transylvania (which he praises in the documentary series “Wild Carpathia”) and of the traditional architecture (owning a few beautiful cottages in Viscri village).
Age-old traditions, fresh air and fields filled with the scent of mowed grass: a place where you can get away from time itself. National Geographic Traveler reminds us that splendor is more than the grass, according to Mediafax. According to them, the magic of Maramures lies in the fact that life here is lived from a season to another, more attentively, slower and with more respect towards life.
Here are a few tourist objectives you can explore during an unforgettable holiday in Maramures:
The wooden church „Sfintii Arhangheli Mihail si Gavril” in Rogoz is an UNESCO monument. It was built in 1661 and is still standing today. Another Maramures church listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites is the wooden church in Poienile Izei.
The Cemetery in Sapanta, the only happy graveyard, is a monument that will give you a radically different perspective on life and death.
Mocanita, the forest railway on Veser Valley is the only one of its kind in Europe. In Sighetu Marmatiei, you can delight in visiting the History Museum and the Maramures Village Museum.
The rural area in Maramures is the ideal place to get connected with nature. You can visit them all if you rent a car.