Cavnic city known more because the mining industry is now a valued tourist destination because both winter sports and sightseeing. In 2001 and 2003 they built two ski tracks from "Icon" and "wheel", motels, hostels, guest houses and a hotel, in an endeavor to develop the tourism potential of the area. Located in a mountainous area between the peaks Gutai, we can say that the village is at the heart of Maramures, at 30km 40km from Baia Mare and Sighet Marmatiei.
It is possible to rent equipment, ski lessons monitor, dining options, parking. Although it seems hard to believe, you are invited to ski even in summer. Of course, you did not snow until august, no matter how famous as the city Cavnic for snow that lasts more than in other places .... it is an artificial slope, made from a special polymer. Slope is 100m long and 21m wide, and do not need other equipment than the classic winter. Except thick ski suit, obviously. Sensation of Skia in shorts and t-shirt will be something new. In addition to ski, there is a swimming pool and tennis court.
Of course, summer is a season suitable for hiking, mountain hiking, Maramures offers unforgettable sights.
Less than 10 km from Cavnic is Surdesti wooden church, wearing patron Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, built between 1721-1724 by master John Macarius. Bell tower of the church, 54 was high until the end of the church S?pān?a-Peri Monastery, the tallest wooden building in Romania and tallest wooden church in the world.
20 km is Barsana Monastery, perched on Iza Valley, and is considered an icon of Maramures Orthodox Christian soul.
Merry Cemetery of Sapanta is also famous for tombs crosses colorful naive paintings representing scenes from the life and occupation of persons buried. In some crosses are even verses are mentioned, often humorous nuances, such persons.
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Services
- Local cuisine
- Nature Reserves
- Museums and galleries
- Spa
- Churches and monasteries
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Skiing (downhill)
