Genoa: Staglieno Monumental Cemetery, a Journey Through Time
Explore an enchanted place suspended between the past and present which mirrors modern Genoese society. Venture on this journey through time and art ranging from classicism and realism to the lightness and mystery of Art Deco. Meet well known and proud Genoese entrepreneurs in Staglieno, as well as famous people from history like Giuseppe Mazzini and Nino Bixio. Encounter art jewels like the Oneto Tomb by Giulio Monteverde with the impressive and mysterious angel and Caterina Campodonico tomb, the well-known nut seller. Embrace your punk side and see the tombs that appeared on the Joy Division album 'Closer' and the 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' sleeve. Additionally, this site is also the final resting place of Constance Lloyd, who was the wife of Oscar Wilde. Lastly, respectfully engage in a special visit that is dedicated to the old Jewish Section, a very small but significant area of he Cemetery that is full of remembrance and greenery.