Monumental Cemetery
A place where art, remembrance and history come together, telling over two centuries of Reggio Emilia's story
Timetable
1 October - 31 March
From Monday to Saturday
8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday and holidays
8.30 am - 12.30 pm
3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
1 April - 30 September
From Monday to Friday
8.00 am - 6.30 pm
Saturday
8.00 am - 6.00 pm
Sunday and holidays
8.30 am – 12.30 pm
Closed
1 January
15 August
25 December
The Monumental Cemetery of Reggio Emilia, also known as the San Pellegrino Cemetery, was designed by architect Domenico Marchelli and inaugurated in 1809 following the Edict of Saint-Cloud, which prohibited burials within city walls for public health reasons.
Built in the Neoclassical style, it is one of the city's most significant historical and artistic landmarks.
Its monumental façade, designed by architect Prospero Sorgato between 1932 and 1935, is decorated with frescoes and a mosaic by artist Anselmo Govi.
As you stroll through its arcades and pathways, you'll discover remarkable sculptures by prominent 19th- and 20th-century artists, as well as the resting places of some of Reggio Emilia's most distinguished figures, including Romolo Valli, Maria Melato, Filippo Re and Giuseppe Lamberti.
Today, the Monumental Cemetery is an open-air museum where art, architecture and remembrance tell the story of over two centuries of Reggio Emilia's history.
Contacts
Via Sergio Beretti 24 - 42123 Reggio Emilia (RE)
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