Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga
About Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga
Larga is a village in Suciu de Sus commune, in the Lăpuș Land, and its wooden church, dedicated to Saint Demetrius, can be seen from afar on a hill in the middle of the village, surrounded by the graveyard. The list of historic monuments dates it to 1771, but the Cyrillic inscription above the entrance door, which names the village priest and his wife, shows that it was raised in 1802. Because the congregation was poor, the church was only consecrated in 1816. The village is documented from 1610.
The plan has a porch (of the open-vestibule type), a nave and an altar, and the four-pitched shingle roof is crowned by a bell tower with an open gallery and a balcony, ending in a spire with a pentagonal eave line. The exterior decoration is concentrated on the frame of the entrance door. The church is a category A historic monument (LMI code MM-II-m-A-04594).
What you can see
In the narthex, the Wheel of Life is painted on the west wall, between the sun and the moon, and the east wall carries the Last Judgment and the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. A damaged inscription names Gheorghe Opriș as the painter. On the north wall of the nave are saints under arches and scenes from the New Testament and the Passion, and the iconostasis, painted in three registers, preserves the figures of Saint Anthony and Saint Euthymius. The church's movable heritage includes icons on wood, glass icons from the Nicula school and a cross-candelabrum decorated with seraphim.
Good to know
This is a parish church, and no visiting schedule appears in the official sources. The România Atractivă platform indicates that it opens on request; for the interior, ask at the Larga parish. The exterior and the graveyard can be seen from the road at any time.
Information verified on 20 October 2026.
- The log church with a shingle roof, on a hill in the middle of the village.
- The bell tower with an open gallery and a pointed spire.
- The Wheel of Life and the Last Judgment, painted in the narthex.
- The iconostasis painted in three registers and the glass icons of the Nicula school.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Larga lies in Suciu de Sus commune, in the Lăpuș Land, about 18 km as the crow flies east of Târgu Lăpuș. The church stands on a hill in the village, above the DC58 communal road; the last stretch is on foot.
Public transport: no regular connection to Larga is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- Where to park
Leave the car by the roadside in the village; the walk up to the church goes through the graveyard.
- Rules
This is a parish church and a working graveyard: dress modestly and keep quiet. Before photographing inside, ask the person who opens the church for permission.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga
- How long does a visit to Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga take?
- A visit to Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga takes about 30 min (exterior and graveyard).
- Can you visit Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga with kids?
- Yes, Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga is suitable for children (grassy hill, in the graveyard).
- Where can I park at Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga?
- There is free parking at Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga (by the roadside in the village). Leave the car by the roadside in the village; the walk up to the church goes through the graveyard.
- How do I get to Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga?
- Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga is located at Satul Larga, nr. 118 (comuna Suciu de Sus), Larga, Maramureș County. By car: Larga lies in Suciu de Sus commune, in the Lăpuș Land, about 18 km as the crow flies east of Târgu Lăpuș. The church stands on a hill in the village, above the DC58 communal road; the last stretch is on foot. Public transport: no regular connection to Larga is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- When is the best time to visit Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga?
- The best season for Saint Demetrius Wooden Church in Larga: May – October (summer, for the road and the views).
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