Bârsana Monastery
Bârsana, Romania
A modern monastery built entirely in the Maramureș wooden style, with a church spire of about 57 m, gardens and small shingled chapels.
- Nearest town
- Bârsana, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.8105, 24.0595
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Bradova - BârsanaCampsite3 km from Bârsana Monastery
- Camping Green PlaceCampsite10 km from Bârsana Monastery
- Hotelul de BumbacCampsite11 km from Bârsana Monastery
- Camping Dacii LiberiCampsite12 km from Bârsana Monastery
- Camping Stefanos MaramureșCampsite14 km from Bârsana MonasteryTentsShowersToilets
- Babou MaramureșCampsite14 km from Bârsana MonasteryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Bârsana Monastery?
Bârsana Monastery is in Bârsana, Romania, at GPS 47.8105, 24.0595. It is about 18 km from Sighetu Marmației.
Can you camp near Bârsana Monastery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Bradova - Bârsana, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bârsana Monastery?
Bârsana Monastery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.
What is there to see near Bârsana Monastery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ieud Hill Church (20 km), Merry Cemetery (32 km), Surdești Wooden Church (37 km) and Prislop Pass (64 km).
When is the best time to visit Bârsana Monastery?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)