Ieud - The Oldest 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 Ieud Deal (1364) is the oldest wooden church in Romania and part of the UNESCO heritage. Its naïve 17th-century interior paintings and the Ieud Codex (the first known Romanian text, 1391-1392) give it exceptional importance.
Best time to visit
May through October for best access. Active monasteries — dress respectfully.
How to get there
Address: Ieud, Maramureș. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
