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Palace of Culture |
Wooden Gate |
Shighetu Marmatiei
The heart
of Maramures, the small town of Sighetul Marmatiei is the most convenient access
point for visiting the region. Beside that, the town itself has some interesting
features: the Village Museum and the annual Christmas Parade.
The
Village Museum lies on a beautiful hill and shows traditional wooden houses and
households from all over Maramures. An elegant wooden church graciously rules
over the thoroughly recreated village. You can relax in the peaceful landscape,
while discovering age-old life styles and ancient crafts.
Each
year, around Christmas, people from neighboring villages gather in a colorful
parade of traditional costumes, songs and dances. If you plan to attend this
event, you must be sure to make your arrangements at least a few months in
advance, because of the popularity of this parade and shortage of
accommodations. Also, it is good to have a Romanian translate the songs for you,
as they are often funny. By the way, Christmas in Maramures is an unforgettable
experience, as you can taste the very strong local plum brandy,
"horinca" and go singing carols till dawn.
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