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Merry Cemetery

Săpânța, Romania

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Hundreds of bright blue carved crosses, each with a naive painting and a humorous verse about the person buried below. Come early before the tour buses.

Nearest town
Săpânța, Romania
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
47.9705, 23.6950
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • PoieniCampsite
    3 km from Merry Cemetery
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All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Merry Cemetery?

Merry Cemetery is in Săpânța, Romania, at GPS 47.9705, 23.6950. It is about 15 km from Sighetu Marmației.

Can you camp near Merry Cemetery?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Poieni, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Merry Cemetery?

Merry Cemetery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.

What is there to see near Merry Cemetery?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bârsana Monastery (32 km), Surdești Wooden Church (44 km), Ieud Hill Church (52 km) and Prislop Pass (96 km).

When is the best time to visit Merry Cemetery?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)