The region of Maramures, isolated by two mountain ranges, kept close ties with its customs, thus preserving more than anywhere in the country the habit of wearing the traditional clothes, especially on holidays and while going to church. Short stop in Rohia, at a monastic establishment that gradually developed in the 20th century, by offering shelter from communist oppression to several religious and philosophical figures of the time. Enjoy a copious authentic Maramures lunch, in the house of the former local cultural promoter, now a good friend of ours. The nearby town of Sighet hosts a former communist prison, now a museum, where the country’s previous political elite used to be locked away during the 50’s and early 60’s. Then, hug the Romanian Northern border to the colorful and unique Merry Cemetery, where the life story of the deceased is reflected on their wooden crosses in meaningful and sometimes even hilarious hand-carved images and poems. En route to your cozy accommodation, get a glimpse of the tallest wooden church in the world, Peri (UNESCO).
