About this experience
Certosa di Bologna is one of the most famous cemeteries in Europe. Take a stroll among its majestic tombstones. You will hear about the people buried here and Dickens and Byron's impressions of this place. Interesting details about the cemetery will reveal the secrets of Bologna and its traditions.
What to Expect
Relics of Certosa: Monuments and Family Mausoleums
You will explore interesting obelisks and ancient monuments. Understand the architecture and symbolism of the tombstones - what do the anchor, pelicans, and roses depicted on them mean. Visit the family mausoleums of the wealthiest Bolognese and find the graves of businessman Lamborghini, opera singer Farinelli, and artist Giorgio Morandi. We will talk about the life and death of the people laid to rest here and discuss when the cemetery was established and its connection to Napoleon.
History and Present of Certosa
I will tell you how aristocrats used to entertain themselves by traveling around Europe and including the Bolognese cemetery in their voyage. I will reveal what Stendhal, Byron, and Dickens said about it and what made the monumental Certosa especially memorable to them. We will discuss the functions of the cemetery in the 21st century. You will understand what events are held here and the role the cemetery plays in the exploration of Italian traditions.
Organizational Details
The excursion is on foot. Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
