The wooden church of Racâș (Biserica de lemn "Sfinții Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil"), dedicated to the Archangel Michael, was probably built around 1558, not in the Transylvanian style, but in the Maramures style with a complex structure. It was repaired and raised in 1761 and 1772. The interior, entirely painted by an unknown artist in 1783, is a true gem: it features early modern wood paintings that are among the best preserved in Transylvania. The crucifixion scene is remarkable: in the background, the Citadel of Jerusalem shines, which the artist modeled on the architecture of a Transylvanian fortified church. The paintings were restored in 2006 so that future generations can also enjoy this extraordinary church.
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