Tourist attractions in Târgu Lăpuş
Description of Târgu Lăpuş
-documentary attested since 1291
-in 1325 it was part of Valea voivodeship
-in XV century Târgu Lăpuş and the nearby villages fall under Moldavian influence
-in 1583 the area becomes property of Zsigmond Balhary, the principle of Transylvania
-in 1777 the queen Maria Tereza gives Târgu Lăpuş as property to Baia Mare mine administration
-archaeological site 'Egheres' - settlement from Bronze age, Suciu de Sus culture
-the roman-catholic church errected in 1831
-the old school building dating from 1858
-the reformed church (Calvin) built between 1839-1863. The organ was constructed in 1888
-the first school in Târgu Lăpuş was established in 1622 but it was destroyed few decades later
Traditional artisans of Târgu Lăpuş
Buda Catalin
Craft: Wood carver
Address: Str. 1 Mai, Nr. 32 A
Phone: +40 740 185 998, +40 262 384 967
Man Niculae
Craft: Wood carver
Address: Str. Pietii, Nr. 10
Phone: +40 262 384 304
Perta Cuza Alexandru
Craft: Wood carver, small statues
Address: Str. Doinei, Bl. 42, Ap. 53
Phone: +40 769 842 832, +40 745 487 567, +40 262 387 248
Ungur Sorin
Craft: Miniatures and tools carver
Address: Str. Morii, Nr. 40
Phone: +40 262 385 017
Natural reserves and protected areas of Târgu Lăpuş
Defileul Lăpuşului
Surface: 25 km
Accommodation in Târgu Lăpuş
Hotel Casa Preturii
Address: Piata Eroilor, Nr. 21
Phone: +40 721 219 821
Hostel Lapusul
Address: Piata Eroilor, Nr. 10
Phone: +40 744 239 957
Pensiunea Casa Tamas
Address: Str.Şoimului, Nr.5
Phone: +40 763 621 930, +40 722 164 444, +40 262 384 610