The churches have a variety of designs showing a high level of artistic maturity and craftsmanship.
Left: The Sarbi Susani church.
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Right: The Wooden Church of Surdesti.
Wood has long been and continues to be the medium of expression for the region’s artisans.
The skills, knowledge and experience of the craftsmen is out of the ordinary.
At one time there were over 300 wooden churches in Maramures.
Only a hundred exist now.
The church of Saint Nicholas in Budesti Josani.
The church was built in 1643.
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An old wooden church in Rona de Jos, Maramures.
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Church of the Holy Archangels, Rogoz.
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The Barsana Monastery complex.
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The Barsana Monastery complex.
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Cornesti church.
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