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The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța: A Colorful Tribute to Life

Close up image of a grave from the Merry Cemetery in Romania.

Have you ever imagined a cemetery where departures are celebrated with a touch of humor and vibrant hues of deep blue? Welcome to the Merry Cemetery (or Cimitirul Vesel, as the locals fondly call it), nestled in the picturesque village of Săpânța, Maramureș county, just by the Ukrainian border in northern Romania.  Here, the age-old …

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