Baia Mare is the main city of the Maramures region. The area is quite mountainous, the Rodna Mountains and the Pietrosul Massif are the highest peaks in the Oriental Carpathians. Some of the mountains such as the Gutai and Jibles Mountains are of volcanic origin.

Maramures is an...

Baia Mare is the main city of the Maramures region. The area is quite mountainous, the Rodna Mountains and the Pietrosul Massif are the highest peaks in the Oriental Carpathians. Some of the mountains such as the Gutai and Jibles Mountains are of volcanic origin.

Maramures is an ideal area for people who like the outdoor and Baia Mare is a good starting point for exploring the region.

Maramures is an ancient Dacian region, rich in gold, uranium and other minerals, located in the north-west of Romania about 500 kms from Bucuresti.

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