Budești Josani church

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The church of Saint Nicholas in Budești Josani in the village of Budeşti in the region of Maramureș, Cosău valley in Romania is representative of the characteristic wooden churches of Maramureș with double eaves. It is one of eight wooden churches of Maramureș that UNESCO has listed as a World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: Biserica de lemn din Budești Josani Unesco: from 1999Area: 12.33 acres (0.0193 mi²)Coordinates: 47°43'26"N, 23°57'0"E

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MaramureșRomania

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Nearby attractions include: Saint Parascheva Church, The Wooden Church of Breb, Sârbi Susani church, Biserica de Iemm Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril.

5.6 miNW
Church,
Saint Parascheva Church
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Church
The Wooden Church of Breb, Breb
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2 miN
Church
Sârbi Susani church
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3.9 miNW
Church
Biserica de Iemm Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavril
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Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Lăpuș Mountains
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5.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Gutâi Mountains
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5.3 miSW
Town
Cavnic
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