Cesena's Monumental Cemetery Becomes Open-Air Museum

The Emilia-Romagna region has officially designated the Cesena Urban Cemetery as a historic site, prompting the launch of a guided tour initiative that showcases 25 monumental tombs alongside a war crypt. Founded on April 22, 1813, the cemetery was initially designed by local architects, with enhancements made by Giacomo Bertozzi. Its neoclassical church features Doric colonnades and family chapels adorned with important artworks. The tour will spotlight the graves of distinguished figures such as Renato Serra and Maurizio Bufalini, ending at the ossuary dedicated to WWII victims. Culture Councillor Camillo Acerbi described it as an open-air museum. The initiative also includes a graphic redesign, a dedicated section on the city’s website, QR-code panels, and a tour schedule, as part of a broader regional effort to promote historic cemeteries.