In Maramures, Romania you must see the Barsana Monastery

In the heart of Maramures, hidden between rolling hills and quaint villages, not far from the must-see Mocanita Steam Train, you will find the Barsana Monastery. I have called Maramures the keeper of traditions. This monastery, although only recently built, has kept tradition by constructing its buildings out of wood in the typical Maramures style. You will notice the wood is a light color, not yet darkened by the elements, as is the wood of the hundred-year old wooden churches dotting the Maramures landscape. Impeccably kept grounds with blooming flowers, beautiful architecture, a place of spirituality and peace.

Tradition Maramures Gate

View from the Monastery

Tower Entrance from the Parking Lot

White-washed Traditional Building

Typical Maramures Roof flowing like a ‘Woman’s Skirt”

Barsana Monastery Gardens

Barsana Monastery Grounds

Beautiful Architecture at the Barsana Monastery

View of the Surrounding Rolling Hills

Sun Streaming through the Church Tower

Barsana Monastery

Beautifully Groomed Gardens

Traditional-Style Church

Residential Buildings Peering through the Trees

Wodden Architecture

Lush Green Nature

The Church Tower Overlooking the Grounds

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Maramures Romania – A Collection of Flowers

Monasteries in Romania are usually well kept, inside and out. And the outside consists of meticulously and tenderly groomed gardens, like at the Transylvanian Monastery – Sambata. In the spring they are brimming with flowers, every color and type imaginable, in harmony with the architecture around them.

Here is a collection of flowers from the Barsana Monastery in Maramures, Romania – just in time to wish everyone a Happy International Women’s Day!

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

A Collection of Flowers – Barsana Monastery, Romania

Steam Train Ride – Maramures, Romania

Maramures, Romania. The keeper of traditions. This northern region of the country is famous for its people still wearing traditional, handmade clothing on Sundays and holidays. It’s recognized for its unique wooden houses and churches, some over 500 years old and declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The people, however, often make the biggest impression. They are incredibly welcoming and warm, natural hosts that make everyone feel like part of the family.

Now, I’d like present to you the Mocanita Steam Train in Viseu de Sus village. You leave in the morning, chugging slowly up the mountain valley, have a lunch break surrounded by nature and descend again to be back in the village by mid-afternoon. A unique chance to experience the train ride of a lifetime through lush-green forests. And keep an eye out for the Maramures carved wooden gate, the emblem of the region, which you typically only find standing tall in front of the traditional houses.