Staglieno Cemetery Pantheon

Staglieno Cemetery Pantheon is a neoclassical funerary monument with a large dome and marble columns modeled after Rome's ancient Pantheon. The structure contains multiple burial chambers and sculptures arranged in circular tiers within its walls.

Giovanni Battista Resasco completed the construction in 1865 as part of the cemetery's expansion following the cholera epidemic of 1835 in Genoa. The monument was designed to provide dignified burial spaces for prominent community members.

The Pantheon displays the work of local sculptors and reflects the artistic ambitions of Genoa's most prominent families during the 19th century. The tombs and decorations inside reveal how people expressed their social status through artistic choices.

The monument sits at the center of the cemetery and is easily reached from the main entrance, with early morning or late afternoon being the best times to visit. Sturdy footwear is recommended since paths lead across the extended grounds.

A central statue of Faith by Santo Varni dominates the interior space and creates a spiritual focal point for visitors. The circular arrangement of burial chambers around this statue is an unusual design rarely seen in other cemetery structures of that era.

Location: Genoa

Inception: 1860

Architects: Giovanni Battista Resasco

Official opening: 1865

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

GPS coordinates: 44.43020,8.95038

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47