The Merry Cemetery
Cimitirul Vesel
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A countryside Romanian cemetery filled with colorful crosses bearing lyrical, ironic, or satirical rhymes.

πŸ“œ Unique Romanian cemetery known for its colorful, humorous epitaphs and folk art crosses.
πŸ” UNESCO recognized as intangible cultural heritage since 2005.

Why Go

🎨 Admire over 800 brightly painted wooden crosses with satirical poems
πŸ“– Discover unique life stories and final moments of the deceased
🌍 Experience a distinctive approach to death, a legacy of Dacian beliefs
πŸ–ΌοΈ Visit the workshop-museum of the founder, Stan Ioan PΔƒtraΘ™

Why Avoid

πŸš— Only accessible by car, off the main road
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Can get crowded, especially in summer season

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking might be challenging near the cemetery, private options available for a fee
⏳ Allocate around half an hour to explore the cemetery properly

Cost

πŸ’° 5 Romanian lei per person.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, 8 AM to 8 PM.

Last updated 6 days ago

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