Nothing compares to Maramures when it comes to people and hospitality. In this land, the village still reminds us of holidays with grandparents, of shady paths and proud houses, of domestic animals that all had a name, of the smell of grass and food cooked on the stove. Lăpuş land is among the best-preserved areas, where tourism has had a harder time penetrating, and the places have remained unchanged.
Her story begins more than 3000 years ago. The proof emerged from under the earth mantle of "Tumulus 26". Following archaeological excavations, traces of the habitation of this space since the Late Bronze Age, like in ancient Greece, were discovered here.
Here you can still find traditional households with specific rural architecture, simply ornamented, with harmonious dimensions and proportions. The houses keep symbols carved on the pillars of the gallows or on the windows. They have walls plastered with clay and painted a bright blue, color specific to the area.
Don't be surprised if you meet locals in the popular port at the scythe or at church on Sunday. The houses, the clothes, the customs here are part of a history that you definitely want to discover while it still lasts.
Brief historical foray
The village was documented for the first time in 1293, with the name of Dragosfálva (Dragoș's village), other sources mention, instead, that the first attestation was made in 1505, under the name of Lapos.
Initially, the hearth of the village was located closer to the mountain, in the Ruoaia river valley, and around 1600 the village was moved to its current location.
In the 15th century, the village, as well as other Transylvanian territories, were for a time in the possession of the Moldavian rulers, until Petru Rareș, who took refuge in Ciceu between 1538-1541. Later, in 1618, the village was owned by the Transylvanian ruler Sigismund Báthory.
Priceless treasures
The folk port specific to this ethnographic area is an element of particular importance for the residents of Lăpuș, giving them uniqueness and contributing to the preservation of tradition in these places.
Women's attire includes a suit with two zadias and a ruffled neck shirt, while men's wear consists of a plain white shirt, loose trousers for summer, and tight pants for the cold season.
Here, clothing is also influenced by age, and children, regardless of whether they are girls or boys, wear an ankle-length shirt until the age of 6. After they are 6 years old, the zadia and a red, brick-colored or pink apron are added to the girls' shirts, but after they are married, the wearing of the red zadia is prohibited. These are replaced by blue zadias, and as women get older, black background zadias are adopted.
Unique experiences
The Land of Lăpuș and its surroundings are a real tourist spot on the map of Romania, and if you've arrived here, you must definitely visit everything that comes your way!
Nature lovers and hikers will be able to enjoy the special beauty of the Lăpuş Gorge, one of the last wild areas in Maramureş. The gorge follows the Lăpuş River which, when it rains enough, becomes the main attraction for rafting enthusiasts. In addition, in the area you can go through the Babai Gorge in the south of Lăpuş Land or discover the Cave of Bones at Poiana Botizii, where traces of habitation, bones of herbivores, but also of an extinct species of bear were discovered. This cave is said to have been the hideout of the outlaw Pintea Viteazul.
Also, if ecumenical tourism is part of your sphere of interest, then we suggest you stop for a few moments at the wooden Church in Lăpuș, a place declared a historical monument, dating back to the year 1697. You can also cross the threshold of other places, such as the Orthodox Monastery dedicated to the "Nativity of the Mother of God", the Rohia Monastery, but also the wooden Church from Rogoz.
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