Maramureș, Historical region in northern Romania and western Ukraine.
Description
Maramureș is a historical region spanning across northeastern Romania and western Ukraine with mountainous terrain throughout. The Oaș, Gutâi, Țibleș, and Rodnei mountains of the Carpathians form a natural boundary around this territory.
History
The region was organized as a Romanian voivodeship within the Kingdom of Hungary starting from 1343 until 1402, when it became Máramaros County. This change marked an important shift in how the area was governed and controlled.
Culture
Romanian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Rusyn communities live across the region and keep their languages and traditions active in daily life. These groups have shaped the cultural character of the area and continue to do so through their celebrations and everyday customs.
Practical
Mountain passes in this area are difficult to cross during winter because of high elevation and severe weather. Visitors should be aware of seasonal challenges when trying to connect different parts of the region.
Did you know?
A distinctive feature was the nameși system, which granted free peasant status to residents of mountain villages. This created a social arrangement different from other medieval European regions.
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Reformed church in Sighetu Marmației
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Hosszúmezői református templom
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