Map of Bălan

Bălan locality is situated on the bank of Almașu stream at the northern slope's base of a hill. On its territory there are 2 wooden churches, one on each side. Specialists think that Joseni church is the most beautiful in Sălaj. Cricova church is an old past monastery which in 1848 was moved in another locality.
Sights
The pages of the Salaj county sightseeing were made with the aid of the Salaj County Department of Culture and National Heritage. Thanks.

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: Țecu Mircea Rareș

Bălan Joseni, Biserica de lemn, Wooden church, Photo: Țecu Mircea Rareș

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: Bogdan Ilieș

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Joseni, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Joseni, Biserica de lemn, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Joseni, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Joseni, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: Bogdan Ilieș

Bălan Cricova, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Joseni, Wooden church, Photo: WR

Bălan Monastery, Photo: Bogdan Ilieș

GPS: 47.15479N, 23.30920E