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Maramureș (Romanian: Maramureș pronounced [maraˈmureʃ] ⓘ; Ukrainian: Мармарощина, romanized: Marmaroshchyna; Hungarian: Máramaros [ˈmaːrɒmɒroʃ]) is a geographical, historical and cultural region in northern Romania and western Ukraine.
The Maramureș Mountains Natural Park (Romanian: Parcul Natural Munții Maramureșului) is a protected area (natural park category V IUCN) situated in Romania, in the north part in the Maramureș County. [2]
Maramureș County is situated in the northern part of Romania, in the historical region of Transylvania, and has a border with Ukraine.This county has a total area of 6,304 square kilometres (2,434 sq mi), of which 43% is covered by the Rodna Mountains, with its tallest peak, Pietrosul [], at 2,303 metres (7,556 ft) altitude.
The church of Saint Nicholas in Budești Josani ("Lower Budești") in the village of Budeşti in the region of Maramureș, Cosău valley in Romania is representative of the characteristic wooden churches of Maramureș with double eaves. It is one of eight wooden churches of Maramureș that UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site.
They are a particular vernacular expression of the cultural landscape of this mountainous area of northern Romania. Maramureș is one of the better-known regions of Romania, with autonomous traditions since the Middle Ages. Its well-preserved wooden villages and churches, its traditional lifestyle, and the local colourful dresses still in use ...
Șișești (Hungarian: Lacfalu) is a commune in Maramureș County, Romania. It is composed of seven villages: Bontăieni ( Pusztatelek ), Cetățele ( Györkefalva ), Dănești ( Bajfalu ), Negreia ( Nyegrefalva ), Plopiș ( Nyárfás ), Șișești, and Șurdești ( Dióshalom ).
Baia Sprie (Romanian pronunciation: [ˌbaja ˈspri.e] ⓘ; Hungarian: Felsőbánya, German: Mittelstadt) is a town in Maramureș County, northern Romania.Baia Sprie is situated at a distance of 9 km (5.6 mi) from Baia Mare and belongs to the Baia Mare metropolitan area.
The town lies at the foot of the Țibleș Mountains, on the banks of the Iza River and its tributary, the Baicu.It is located in the southeastern part of the county, on the border with Bistrița-Năsăud County, about 90 km (56 mi) east of the county seat, Baia Mare.