Maramureș is a region where ancient traditions, folk costumes and old art are preserved like nowhere else in Romania. You'll visit two of the finest World Heritage wooden churches, notable examples of local folk art. Along the way, carved wooden gates — long a symbol of Maramureș — will appear in the Iza Valley and the Mara Valley, giving a clear sense of the area’s woodcarving tradition.
You will also see local craftsmen at work and stop at the famous Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. As you move through villages and valleys, the tour will help you understand the history and culture of Maramureș, showing how everyday life, religious art and traditional crafts are interwoven in this distinctive part of the country.
Why Visit
- Two World Heritage wooden churches in Maramures region
- Carved wooden gates along the Iza Valley and Mara Valley
- Sapanta Merry Cemetery with colourful carved tombstones and epitaphs
- Maramures folk costumes and old folk art preserved like nowhere else
- Traditional handicraft makers in Iza and Mara valley villages
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Merry Cemetery
- Desesti church
- Budesti church
Accessibility
- Public transit links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total time is more or less 7 hours. The rest is driving between sites, pick up and dropping back.
Free pickup from your hotel in Sighetu Marmatiei.
Pick up from other cities in Maramures will have an additional cost.
Not wheelchair accessible