{"id":5321,"date":"2016-11-08T07:00:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T05:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/?p=5321"},"modified":"2017-06-12T11:46:19","modified_gmt":"2017-06-12T08:46:19","slug":"maramures-region-of-romania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/maramures-region-of-romania\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Attractions in the Maramure\u0219 Region of Romania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a0&#8211; Guest post by travel blogger Adrienn from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityoftheweek.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">City of the Week<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Located in the northwestern part of the country, on the border with Ukraine, <strong>the gorgeous region of Maramure\u0219<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>in Romania<\/strong> is known for its <strong>green rolling hills, remote villages, stunning river valleys <\/strong>and<strong> friendly locals.<\/strong> Its unique landscape and architectural heritage provide an authentic insight to the Romanian countryside. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">With so many things to see and do, you can plan a week-long visit to the area, but you can also get a taste of it during a long weekend getaway. Here are <strong>5 things you mustn\u2019t miss<\/strong> during your trip to Maramure\u0219:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Visit the merriest cemetery in the World<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-merry-cemetery-sapanta-maramures.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"merry-cemetery-sapanta-maramure\u0219 region of romania\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-merry-cemetery-sapanta-maramures.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-merry-cemetery-sapanta-maramures.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/2-merry-cemetery-sapanta-maramures.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">One of the most popular landmarks in the whole area is the merry cemetery of S\u0103p\u00e2n\u021ba, famous for its <strong>colorful tombstones filled with fun drawings and hilarious poems<\/strong> depicting the life story of the deceased. Due to its unique characteristics and cheap entrance fee (1.2 euros for adults, 0.5 euros for children), it is visited by many Romanians and foreigners throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hop on the Moc\u0103ni\u021ba Steam Train<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmocanita.viseu%2Fposts%2F1551177584908599%3A0&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"167\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">One of the last functioning steam trains in Romania, the Moc\u0103ni\u021ba takes you on a <strong>picturesque journey through the beautiful Vi\u0219eul Valley<\/strong>, surrounded by majestic hills. This adventure lasts more than 6 hours, including a short stop in a meadow where you can have a nice picnic. The cost of the trip is <strong>11 euros<\/strong> for adults and an additional 8 euros for children. The steam train begins its circuit in the commune of Vi\u0219eu de Sus daily at 9 A.M. sharp during the high season.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Explore the Wooden Churches<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-budesti-wooden-church-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"budesti-wooden-church-maramure\u0219 region of romania\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-budesti-wooden-church-maramures-romania.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-budesti-wooden-church-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/1-budesti-wooden-church-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">The serene landscape of Maramure\u0219 is dotted by a myriad of wooden churches with an architectural shape typical of this particular region. There are <strong>over 100 such churches still standing and working to this day<\/strong>, despite the fact that many were built in the late 16<sup>th<\/sup> century. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Out of these, <strong>8 are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List<\/strong>. If you really want to delve into the local culture then I\u2019d advise you to visit a church on a Sunday, during mass, when you can run into locals still dressed in traditional costume.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Go for a Hike in the Mountains<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-winter-beauty-of-the-rodnei-mountains-romania.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"winter-beauty-of-the-rodnei-mountains-maramure\u0219 region of romania\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-winter-beauty-of-the-rodnei-mountains-romania.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-winter-beauty-of-the-rodnei-mountains-romania.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/3-winter-beauty-of-the-rodnei-mountains-romania.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>The Rodnei National Park<\/strong> <strong>is the second largest<\/strong> conservation site in the country, boasting over 567 square-kilometers of undisturbed natural landscape. With <strong>glacial lakes<\/strong>, <strong>exciting caves<\/strong> and <strong>challenging peaks<\/strong>, this mountain range is a favorite among hikers. All you need is some adequate gear and a sense of adventure!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">See the tallest waterfall in Romania<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/4-horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramure\u0219 region of romania\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/4-horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramures-romania.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/4-horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/4-horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=576%2C768&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/4-horses-falls-cascada-cailor-maramures-romania.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">If you\u2019re not quite in the mood for a hike but would still like to breath in some fresh air, I\u2019d recommend <strong>a short trip to the Horses\u2019 Falls.<\/strong> The good news is that no effort is required to reach this amazing place among the pines (just some money and nice weather), thanks to the functioning chairlift taking you atop the mountain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">You can see the installment right next to the Cerbul Hotel in <strong>the town of Bor\u0219a.<\/strong> The chairlift works daily during the summer season between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M., costing 3.3 euros (return). <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Once you\u2019re at the top you only need to take a short walk and you\u2019ll soon see and hear the falls right behind the trees. <strong>Sit back and relax at the foot of Horses\u2019 Falls<\/strong> whilst admiring the scenery and munching on your well-deserved sandwich together with your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Visiting Maramures: Practical Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">The ideal time to visit this region is <strong>between May and October<\/strong>, when the weather\u2019s perfect for both outdoor and cultural activities. <strong>The closest airport<\/strong> is in Cluj-Napoca, a two and a half hour drive away from Maramure\u0219. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>The easiest way to wander around<\/strong> the region is by car, so I definitely recommend flying in to Cluj-Napoca, renting a car from there and driving around during your stay \u2013 this way you\u2019ll get not only the comfort of more space, but also the freedom to stop whenever you see a remarkable church!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">Enjoy your time in Maramure\u0219 and don\u2019t hesitate to <strong>get in touch with locals<\/strong> \u2013 they love it and are very proud when foreigners visit their land!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">What do you think &#8211; are you ready to visit Maramure\u0219 region in Romania?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Author:<\/strong><\/span> <strong>Adrienn Tak\u00e1cs<\/strong> is a Hungarian travel writer and blogger living in the heart of Transylvania, Romania. You can follow her adventures around European cities and the great outdoors at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityoftheweek.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">CityoftheWeek.net<\/a>\u00a0or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cityoftheweeek\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0&#8211; Guest post by travel blogger Adrienn from City of the Week &#8211;\u00a0 Located in the northwestern part of the country, on the border with Ukraine, the gorgeous region of Maramure\u0219\u00a0in Romania is known for its green rolling hills, remote villages, stunning river valleys and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[273,1,664,88],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/maramures-region-of-romania1.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5321"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5321"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5334,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5321\/revisions\/5334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}