Coming soon - my book on Genoa Monumental Cemetery, Italy - Dr. K.J.S.Chatrath

Genoa Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale di Staglieno) is one of the most renowned cemeteries in Italy and Europe, located in Genoa. Opened in 1851, it is famous for its elaborate funerary art and sculptures, reflecting 19th- and early 20th-century artistic styles, especially Realism and Symbolism. Many of the tombs were created by prominent Italian sculptors, making the cemetery an open-air museum of sorts. 

Staglieno is the final resting place of notable figures such as Giuseppe Mazzini (Italian patriot), Fabrizio De André (singer-songwriter), and Constance Lloyd (Oscar Wilde’s wife). Nestled on a hillside, the cemetery also offers panoramic views of the city and is a profound expression of Genoese history and culture.

   

 

 

My 48th book 'Milano Monumental Cemetery, Italy' published - K J S Chatrath

 Milano Monumental Cemetery: A brief backgrounder

Some Italian cemeteries are called "monumental" because they are characterized by large, impressive architecture, often featuring elaborate tombs, statues, and sculptures that are considered works of art, according to ResearchGate and Apollo – The International Art Magazine. These cemeteries are not just burial grounds, but also serve as open-air museums of funerary art, reflecting Italian identity and national pride. I visited one such cemetery in Milano Italy in 2018. 

 

The Cimitero Monumentale di Milano, or the Monumental Cemetery of Milan, is not only a resting place for the departed but also a breathtaking open-air museum...   ...   ...

 

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Printed on glossy art paper.  May like to contact chatrath@gmail.com for obtaining a copy.  

 

Stunning photos from the Milano Monumental Cemetery, Italy - by K J S Chatrath

 

Tear drops frozen in marble - Genoa Monumental Cemetery, Italy....by K J S Chatrath