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Location: Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Ulli 🌋

September 10, 2023

Taking photos is prohibited on Cemetery Island. That's why it's even more exciting for you to explore the cemetery. It is worth it .. There is burial site architecture that you definitely haven't seen before (in the south, white number 20 on the map - see photo)

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Wolf Beyenburg

May 5, 2024

A very contemplative island with interesting tombs. Spectacular mausoleums are still being built here today. The modern extension by the architect David Chipperfield is also interesting.

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Damiano 🇮🇹

November 16, 2023

Nestled on the serene island of San Michele, the San Michele Cemetery in Venice is a poignant tapestry of memories. This sacred burial ground, often referred to as the "Island of the Dead," is a unique testament to the eternal connection between Venice and its departed souls.

As vaporettos gently glide across the lagoon, carrying visitors to this hallowed isle, the atmosphere changes. A sense of tranquility envelops the air, and the hushed whispers of history echo through the cypress trees. The cemetery, adorned with sculpted angels and ornate tombstones, is a gallery of remembrance where each grave tells a story of a life once lived in the labyrinthine city.

Notably, San Michele is not just a final resting place for the ordinary; it cradles the remains of extraordinary individuals. Musical virtuoso Paganini and other illustrious figures find repose here, weaving their legacies into the rich tapestry of Venetian history. With its canalside setting and artistry in stone, San Michele becomes not only a resting place but a celebration of Venetian lives. As light dances on the waters of the lagoon, it touches the memory of those laid to rest here, creating a timeless connection between the ethereal beauty of Venice and the eternal peace of its departed souls.

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Location: Venezia, Veneto, Italy

San Michele Cemetery

1. Burano Island – Venetian Ghetto loop from Venezia Santa Lucia

2. St. Mark's Square – St. Mark's Basilica loop from Venice

3. St. Mark's Basilica – Venice Arsenal loop from Venice

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