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Maramures is a remote region in the extreme north of the
country. Due to the relative isolation of their land, the
people of Maramures developed a particularly strong community,
with unique personality and traditions. Men are amazingly
skillful wood carvers.
Maramures is a intriguing place, where you can be amazed
by the mingling of modern and old habits, such as wearing
traditional handmade clothes and shoes.
The wooden churches are a distinct feature of Maramures.
Here the natives woodcarving talent shows up in a display
of beauty and creativity. These churches are built in the
17th and 18th centuries without the help of any iron nails,
yet reach impressive heights. In fact, here you will find
the highest wooden building in Europe reaching up to almost
72 m (236 ft).
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