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'This stillness is a big part of the Maramureş lifestyle; being able to experience it actually means understanding a way of life that has been passed on from one generation to the next and these people’s take on life is as surprising as their take on death. The best place for us to experience that was Săpânţa, a small yet cozy village close to the Ukrainian border. What makes the inhabitants of Maramureş so special, in the end? Well, for starters, they even have a cemetery making a fool of… death. Yes, death. Stepping into the Merry Cemetery made it clear. This cemetery has mainly started as the creation of sculptor Stan Ioan Pătraş, whose legacy endured after his death, with artists who continued his beautiful work, using the same vibrant blue – the Săpânţa blue, together with other vivid colors to illustrate the resilience of the miracle of life before the big end. There are important scenes from the lives of those buried here painted on over 800 tombstones. And if this isn’t impressive enough, there are epitaphs underneath each painting summarizing the life of the deceased or depicting the circumstances of the passing, with traditional Romanian motifs found in each epitaph.' #blue #colorful
'This stillness is a big part of the Maramureş lifestyle; being able to experience it actually means understanding a way of life that has been passed on from one generation to the next and these people’s take on life is as surprising as their take on death. The best place for us to experience that was Săpânţa, a small yet cozy village close to the Ukrainian border. What makes the inhabitants of Maramureş so special, in the end? Well, for starters, they even have a cemetery making a fool of… death. Yes, death. Stepping into the Merry Cemetery made it clear. This cemetery has mainly started as the creation of sculptor Stan Ioan Pătraş, whose legacy endured after his death, with artists who continued his beautiful work, using the same vibrant blue – the Săpânţa blue, together with other vivid colors to illustrate the resilience of the miracle of life before the big end. There are important scenes from the lives of those buried here painted on over 800 tombstones. And if this isn’t impressive enough, there are epitaphs underneath each painting summarizing the life of the deceased or depicting the circumstances of the passing, with traditional Romanian motifs found in each epitaph.' #blue #colorful
It's a place expressing in a very deep and optimistic manner the true meaning and beauties of life.
Săpânța  is a commune in Maramureș County in northern Romania, 15 kilometers northwest of Sighet and just south of the Tisza River. It is composed of a single village, Săpânta. It is known for its "Merry Cemetery" Source:Wikipedia
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Hotel Rivulus

Hotel Rivulus

3 out of 5
Str. Culturii no 3 Baia Mare
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Hotel Satu Mare City

Hotel Satu Mare City

4 out of 5
Str. Vasile Lucaciu 42 Satu Mare
The price is RM482 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
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8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
Dependably good and friendly
It is the second time I stay at this hotel and that is because it is dependable, generous and friendly. The hotel is located centrally in a green area within walking distance of center but also train station. It has very generous rooms, with separate closet, large beds, tea/cofee and minibar. The ...

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2023

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Hotel Gradina Morii

Hotel Gradina Morii

3 out of 5
Str. Mihai Eminescu, nr. 97 Sighetu Marmatiei Maramures
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sighetu Marmatiei. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jewish Cemetery and Monument ...
9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
It was very good, clean, modern and close to every attraction in the area

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

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Nest Inn Honey Apartment

Nest Inn Honey Apartment

3 out of 5
2 Bulevardul Unirii Baia Mare MM
Stay at this apartment in Baia Mare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Mineralogical Museum and Monument ...
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Aparthotel Punct pe i

Aparthotel Punct pe i

3 out of 5
2-6 Strada Simion Barnu?iu Sighetu Marmatiei MM
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Apartment Family Rivulus

Apartment Family Rivulus

3 out of 5
Str Culturii nr3 Baia Mare
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Merry Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Merry Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Săpînţa. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Merry Cemetery

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From Sighetu Marmatiei: Maramures and Barsana Monastery Tour

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