We almost missed it. Just slightly off the beaten track. Huge and labyrinthine. We searched for the way in, while people on the inside looked for a way out. Once a Carthusian monastery. Now a cemetery. Colonnades. Cloisters. Loggias. Mausoleums and monuments. Marble, mosaic and wrought iron. Wealth and luxury. Art and beauty. Haunting, heart-stopping, jaw-dropping and even a tad horrifying. Our legs gave out way before the appeal of the place did.
Practical Stuff.
See the European Cemeteries site for more information. https://cemeteriesroute.eu/poi-details.aspx?t=1241&p=7552
Wondering Woman 
Hi. Amazing place. Many of the “sculptures” are superb. See you!
Neil Scheinin
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Thanks, Neil. I was really blown away by the beauty of it all.
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Beautiful sculptures. The first image is my favorite. The one with the Angel.
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Hi Nurul. That one is very famous (apparently). I think the woman was a well known singer. When you’re there, with so many fabulous statues, it almost becomes one of the many.
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How beautiful.. such a haunting mix of death, memento mori, and timeless and inspiring art.
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Beautifully put, Dee!
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Wonderful photos, and quite amazing sculptures!
Alison
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It seems each cemetery has its own story to tell.
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Sorry, I meant that each monument has its own story to tell in this cemetery.
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You’re right Megala. I wish I’d known more about all those stories. There was no information, so I had to let my imagination run wild!
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