Many people see monumental cemeteries as museums in their own right. Tree-lined avenues, marble sculptures and the tombs of notable figures tell the story, art and sensibilities of entire cities. For anyone looking for an unusual cultural destination, Italy’s most beautiful monumental cemeteries include Staglieno in Genoa, Verano in Rome, and the Certosa in Bologna. Pick one and pay the cemetery a visit during Halloween.
Staglieno, in the hills above Genoa, is regarded as one of Europe’s most important cemeteries for the quality of its funerary sculptures. The project was conceived by Carlo Barabino and completed by Giovanni Battista Resasco, with the cemetery officially opening in 1851.
