Merry Cemetery, Cemetery and tourist attraction in Săpânța, Romania.
The Merry Cemetery is a burial ground with over 800 wooden crosses carved from wood and painted in bright colors. Each cross displays carved scenes that depict the lives and stories of the people buried beneath them.
A local artist started creating the distinctive wooden crosses in 1935, beginning a tradition that continues to this day. After the original creator, a successor took over the work and maintained this artistic practice.
The wooden crosses display poems and illustrations that tell personal stories about the deceased, reflecting deep roots in local traditions. This way of remembering people shows how family history and community identity are closely connected in this region.
The site is easy to explore on foot, with all the crosses spread across relatively level ground. A visitor center nearby provides more information about the craftsmanship techniques and the history behind this art form.
The crosses bear inscriptions that blend biographical details with humor, showing how death is viewed from an unconventional angle. This mix of serious remembrance and playful tone makes each grave marker a distinct story in itself.
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