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Merry Cemetery is renowned for its colorful tombstones and poetic paintings, making it a popular attraction for those visiting Romania. The national tourist attraction is now considered an open-air museum and visitors are invited to see the beautiful tombstones and the thoughtful depictions of the people who were buried there. The epitaphs found in the cemetery are an attraction of their own and range in tone, with many being rather funny and amusing. Aspects of Merry Cemetery that shouldn’t be missed include the tombstone of the creator of the cemetery, Stan loan Patras, various other artistic tombstones, and the nearby Orthodox church.

Sapân?a 437305, Romania

Merry Cemetery
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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