Ukrainian wooden church of the Transfiguration in Poienile de sub Munte, Maramureș

The Ukrainian church of the Transfiguration exhibits traditional wooden architecture with detailed craftsmanship and structural elements typical of Maramureș religious buildings.

Built in the 1700s, this religious structure underwent transformations from Orthodox to Greek Catholic denomination during the influence of the Habsburg Monarchy.

The church reflects the architectural methods of Maramureș region while serving as a spiritual center for the local Ukrainian community in Romania.

Located on Strada Bisericii 547 in Poienile de sub Munte, the church maintains its status as an active place of worship under heritage designation MM-II-m-A-04812.

The wooden structure stands at coordinates 47.821° latitude and 24.436111° longitude, representing the historical presence of Ukrainian communities in northern Romania.

Location: Poienile de sub Munte

Location: Maramureș County

Address: Str. Bisericii 547, sat Poienile de sub Munte; comuna Poienile de sub Munte

GPS coordinates: 47.82100,24.43611

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:16