Staglieno Cemetery

The cemetery is located in Genoa, in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. It is one of the most significant monumental cemeteries in Europe and occupies a large hillside area on the outskirts of the city.

Designed by architect Carlo Barabino and inaugurated in 1851, the cemetery contains elaborate marble sculptures, family chapels, and mausoleums in styles ranging from Neoclassical to Art Nouveau. The quality and quantity of its funerary sculpture make it an open-air museum of 19th and early 20th century art.

Yes, the cemetery is the final resting place of several notable figures, including the Italian patriot Giuseppe Mazzini. The graves of many prominent Genoese families and international visitors also draw heritage tourists.

Yes, the cemetery is open to the public and has become a cultural attraction known for its remarkable funerary art. It offers free walking routes and guided tours that highlight its most significant monuments and sculptures.