Maramures traditional villages

Maramures is one of Romania's historic regions with the best preserved rural culture. Maramures is a living museum located in the northwestern part of Romania, near the Ukrainian border in a mountainous area. Maramures' traditional wood art is represented by monumental gates and houses adorned with traditional symbols, as well as wooden churches with sky-high towers.

Maramures is also one of the few regions in Romania where traditional dress is worn every Sunday or during the holidays. Horinca, a fruit distilled alcohol, is served to all visitors as a sign of hospitality in Maramures. For the uninitiated, taste it carefully because it is extremely strong, with a temperature of over 50 degrees Fahrenheit.