Budești - Wooden Church
Orthodox monastery in Maramureș county
What it feels like
Beeswax candles, the faint scent of incense, the distant chant from inside. Quiet courtyards walled against the rest of the world.
The wooden Church of St Nicholas in Budești Josani (1643), included in the UNESCO heritage, is remarkable for the exceptionally fine carving of its portal and the naïve painting by Radu Munteanu. It is one of the eight UNESCO wooden churches of Maramureș.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Budești, Maramureș. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
