Romania Botiza

In the densely forested Maramureş area, a great craftsmanship has developed in the use of wood as a material. This is still cultivated. Much more than in other parts of Romania, buildings, almost entire villages, are made of wood. Roofs that appear thatched from afar are in fact covered with countless carved wooden shingles about the size of a hand. The obvious pride of homeowners are large wooden gates, richly decorated with carved ornaments.