Staglieno Cemetery Pantheon
Staglieno Cemetery Pantheon, Neoclassical funerary monument in Staglieno district, Genoa, Italy.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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