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Wooden Churches of Maramureș
UNESCO-listed tall wooden churches with dramatic spires and intricate carvings, representing a unique tradition of Gothic architecture in wood.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Maramureş, Romania · Europe
Oarţa de Jos sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cehu Silvaniei, 58km from Wooden Churches of Maramureș.
Oarţa de Jos is a town located in Maramureş, Romania. With a population of 1,387, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Oarța de Jos (Hungarian: Alsóvárca) is a commune in Maramureș County, Crișana, Romania. It is composed of three villages: Oarța de Jos, Oarța de Sus (Felsővárca), and Orțița (Középvárca).
The commune is located in the southwestern part of the county, at a distance of 52 km (32 mi) from the county seat, Baia Mare. ItRead more
lies on the border with Sălaj County, 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Cehu Silvaniei. The river Oarța flows through the commune's three villages.
At the 2021 census, the commune had 982 inhabitants, of which 93.18% were Romanians.
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Oarţa de Jos is located in Maramureş, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4583 latitude, 23.1274 longitude.
Oarţa de Jos has a population of approximately 1,387 people, making it a town in Romania.
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UNESCO-listed tall wooden churches with dramatic spires and intricate carvings, representing a unique tradition of Gothic architecture in wood.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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