Maramureș is a rural region in northern Romania known for its traditional customs and architecture. The people of Maramureș are very hospitable and the landscape includes mountains, forests, and villages. Traditional aspects of life in Maramureș include wooden churches, gates and crosses decorated with carvings, wool production, cheese and pork-based cuisine, and festivals featuring traditional dances and costumes. A journey through Maramureș offers visitors experiences of the region's architecture, crafts, food, music and celebrations that have been preserved for centuries.