This article features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Please read our Privacy Policy for more details. Driven by the desire to step back in time, once more we cross the mountains in the ever-so-special land of Maramureș, where the past and the present touch one another as if a thread pulls them together. We head straight into the heart of Maramureș, to the picturesque village of Breb, nestled at the foot of the Gutâi mountains.  The unpaved road winds over the hill alongside the sharp, castellated ridge of Creasta Cocoșului, a former volcanic crater that is the most iconic landmark of Maramureș. Breb is a labyrinth of dirt tracks. On each side, the houses are separated by yards, large enough to accommodate farm animals. To each dwelling, carved massive wooden gates are so big and imposing, making you stop abruptly and crane your neck, admiring the craftspeople’s skilled hands. With grandiose woodcarvings and an abundance of woodworkers, it comes as no surprise that Maramureș is called the Land of Wood, the paradise of woodworking. This section features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Please read … Continue reading Hitting The Woodworking Paradise With Impressive Wood Carvings!