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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Maramureş, Romania · Europe
Valea Chioarului sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vălenii Șomcutei, 40km from Wooden Churches of Maramureș.
Valea Chioarului is a town located in Maramureş, Romania. With a population of 2,252, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Valea Chioarului sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Valea Chioarului to your route.
Valea Chioarului (Hungarian: Kővárgara) is a commune in Maramureș County, Romania. It is composed of six villages: Curtuiușu Mare (Nagykörtvélyes), Durușa (Durusa), Fericea (Szamosfericse), Mesteacăn (Kisnyíres), Valea Chioarului, and Vărai (Kőváralja).
The commune is located in the southwestern part of MaramureșRead more
County, 34 km (21 mi) from the county seat, Baia Mare, on the border with Sălaj County. It lies at an altitude of about 300 m (980 ft), on the banks of the river Bârsău.
Valea Chioarului is crossed by national road DN1C (part of European route E58), which runs from Cluj-Napoca north towards Baia Mare and the Ukrainian border at Halmeu.
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Valea Chioarului is located in Maramureş, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4333 latitude, 23.4833 longitude.
Valea Chioarului has a population of approximately 2,252 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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