September 2013 - MaramureČ™, Romania
We went to MaramureČ™ to see some of the famous wooden churches of the area.
The rolling hills of Maramures
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The rolling hills of Maramures
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Some la tara traffic
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The wooden church at Poienile Izei
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Some la tara traffic
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The wooden church at Poienile Izei
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A jointtombstone, only half of which is currently occupied. I'm not sure how I'd feel about having my tombstone put up while I'm still alive...
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The wooden church at Ieud Ses
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The combination of shapes in these wooden churches is unique
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A jointtombstone, only half of which is currently occupied. I'm not sure how I'd feel about having my tombstone put up while I'm still alive...
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The wooden church at Ieud Ses
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The combination of shapes in these wooden churches is unique
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Inside the Ieud Ses church
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A beautiful picture frame painted in the Transylvanian style
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The monastery at Barsana
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Inside the Ieud Ses church
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A beautiful picture frame painted in the Transylvanian style
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The monastery at Barsana
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The wooden church in Barsana
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Inside the church
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Beautiful illustrations of the major events in the life of Christ, labeled in Romanian written with the Cryllic alphabet
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The wooden church in Barsana
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Inside the church
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Beautiful illustrations of the major events in the life of Christ, labeled in Romanian written with the Cryllic alphabet
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In the gardens
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The gate on the way out
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The traditional red tassels on these horses
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In the gardens
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The gate on the way out
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The traditional red tassels on these horses
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The wooden church at Surdesti
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The wooden church at Surdesti
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