While cemeteries are often only
visited after a loved one has passed, they also serve as important
places to mourn. One very famous cemetery that is frequently visited
for completely different reasons is the Staglieno in Genoa, Italy.
Opened in 1851, the cemetery is filled with artistic sculptures that
leave us with questions about our own mortality and our relationship
with death. Famous historical figures including Friedrich Nietzsche and
Mark Twain are said to have been fascinated with the Staglieno,
ruminating over life's unanswered questions as they strolled through
the hallowed grounds.
In this post,
we present to you some of the most famous sculptures that are
currently in the Staglieno as well as in other cemeteries around the
world. As you look through this set, notice how these photographers
have captured such powerful emotion through their composition or
lighting, making century old statues seem stunningly alive.
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