Săpînţa

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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
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Hotel Urban

Hotel Urban

3.5 out of 5
10a Strada Vasile Lucaciu Baia Mare MM
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Magus Hotel

Magus Hotel

3 out of 5
Dura street no. 4 Baia Mare Maramures
The price is €63 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
€63
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Clean, Great service, good breakfast, limited parking space due to hotel events

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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
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sighetu Marmatiei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Memorial to the Victims ...
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Sighetu Marmației MM
Stay at this apartment in Sighetu Marmatiei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Maramureş Museum and Jewish Community Centre are located nearby.
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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

From Sighetu Marmatiei: Maramures and Barsana Monastery Tour

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Maramures in a nutshell

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