The San Cataldo Cemetery is actually made up of three cemeteries: the oldest part, built by Cesare Costa; the Jewish cemetery, a testament to Modena's important Jewish community; and the Aldo Rossi Cemetery, a metaphysical “city of the dead” reminiscent of De Chirico's paintings.

Our tour includes a visit to the cemetery designed by the architect Cesare Costa in the 19th century. Here, you'll discover the evolution of funerary art, which celebrates the memory of those who have left us. You'll also learn about the city's history through the graves of great Modena natives who need no introduction: Enzo Ferrari, probably the most famous Italian in the world, founder of the Ferrari racing team; Mirella Freni, a great soprano after whom the municipal theatre is named, along with Pavarotti; Alberto Braglia, a gymnast who won three gold medals at the Athens, London, and Stockholm Olympics (the stadium is named after him); and Telesforo Fini, a brilliant restaurateur and entrepreneur whose products made Modena's cuisine known to the world. Then there are the tombs of some families that recur throughout the city's history: the Campori, the Rangoni-Machiavelli, the Montecuccoli degli Erri, and many others.