'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.'
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Alt. 1400 m, perfect road and beautiful scenery. Prislop Pass in the north of Romania, crossing Rodna Mountains. You can stop in Borsa for a night or two and explore the mountains around the resort or even use the chairlift that takes you near a very beautiful waterfall - Cascada Cailor.

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Vacation Home in Viseu de Sus

"Unfortunately we had poor weather for most of our stay and the access road to the property was very poor- about 4km of potholes and very large puddles. The first day we could not get down the access road as there was ongoing road work which we could not get past. The house itself is very traditional and is interestingly furnished.The cooking facilities were very basic. It was dark inside and the shower room and toilet were outside which was rather tricky in the night and in the rain. The scenery...

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Vacation Home in Viseu de Sus

"Staying at the Wolkenhaus. Superb location in the lower mountains, quiet yet amidst friendly locals and shepards, comfortable yet eco-friendly. The house itself is a dream: modern comfort in a traditional building. With a view to die for. For a relaxing holiday in rural Romania - look no further - the Wolkenhaus will bring you everything you need. Contact Björn Reinhardt, the frienly and kind owner. He knows all there is to know about the history and the people of Maramures. You will not be...