The wooden church from Boianu Mare village
Located on a headland, in the centre of Boianu Mare village (82 km from Oradea city), the wooden church dedicated to “Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel” stands out from a distance, especially by the presence of the bell tower. The presence of turrets can be noticed on the spire of the bell tower, which gives its own charm. Built in 1710 in the form of a nave with a five-sided detached polygonal apse, the church is the expression of the culture and spirituality of the local community. It has undergone several restoration interventions over time, the last one being carried out by the Directorate of Historical Monuments in 1976. The interior painting seems to date back to the middle of the 18th century, and it is currently in an advanced state of degradation due to age and improper conservation treatments. The church is one of the most beautiful Romanian folk constructions in north-western Romania, being declared a historical monument. Since 2010, these are on the new list of historical monuments, being classified as attractions of local interest.
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Located on a headland, in the centre of Boianu Mare village (82 km from Oradea city), the wooden church dedicated to “Saint Archangels Michael and Gabriel” stands out from a distance, especially by the presence of the bell tower. The presence of turrets can be noticed on the spire of the bell tower, which gives its own charm. Built in 1710 in the form of a nave with a five-sided detached polygonal apse, the church is the expression of the culture and spirituality of the local community. It has undergone several restoration interventions over time, the last one being carried out by the Directorate of Historical Monuments in 1976. The interior painting seems to date back to the middle of the 18th century, and it is currently in an advanced state of degradation due to age and improper conservation treatments. The church is one of the most beautiful Romanian folk constructions in north-western Romania, being declared a historical monument. Since 2010, these are on the new list of historical monuments, being classified as attractions of local interest.
