Ardusat

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Orthodox Cathedral

Ardusat is a commune in western Maramureş County, Romania on the banks of the Someş River, near the border with Satu Mare County. The first record of its existence dates back to 1230.

Ethnographically it belongs to "Ţara Codrului" (The Forest Land), with which it shares numerous cultural traditions. The local Ardusat Choir has been the best in Romania for decades, and has won numerous prizes at Italian, Eastern European and American contests. In addition to the local crafts, superstitions, and folklore, other attractions for tourists include the Greek-Catholic (Uniate) Cathedral (18th Century), the ruins of the Degenfeld Castle, and a 300 year-old sequoia tree. The remnants of the railroad bridge over the Someş, destroyed by the 1970 floods, can still be seen. The river has great fishing. Since 2005 Ardusat has had its own celebration, which takes place on the first Saturday and Sunday after August 15th (the Dormition of the Theotokos). The religious celebration of the cathedral is scheduled every year on January 6th. This commune is composed of three villages: Ardusat, Colţirea and Arieşu de Câmp.