Surdești Wooden Church
Surdești, Romania
A UNESCO-listed oak church with a slender shingled spire more than 50 m high, among the tallest wooden structures in Europe. Ask in the village if the door is locked.
The wooden church of Surdești is a Greek Catholic church in the village of Surdești in the Maramureș region of northern Romania. It is one of the eight wooden churches of Maramureș inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.
According to Touring Romania it was built between 1721 and 1724 by the local craftsman Ion Macarie, of oak on a stone foundation; the slender tower is given there as 54 m (the source's height figures are not entirely consistent). Typical of the Maramureș wooden churches are a tall tower above the entrance, a massive roof and naive depictions of biblical scenes. Whether and when the interior can be visited is not documented; ask locally.
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- Surdești, Romania
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- 47.5757, 23.7095
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Surdești Wooden Church?
Surdești Wooden Church is in Surdești, Romania, at GPS 47.5757, 23.7095. It is about 14 km from Baia Mare.
Can you camp near Surdești Wooden Church?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Noroc, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Surdești Wooden Church?
Surdești Wooden Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.
What is there to see near Surdești Wooden Church?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bârsana Monastery (37 km), Ieud Hill Church (41 km), Merry Cemetery (44 km) and Prislop Pass (87 km).
When is the best time to visit Surdești Wooden Church?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)