La città dei vivi, la città dei morti
Cimitero monumentale di San Cataldo
Back in Modena is the appointment with 'La città dei vivi, la città dei morti', a project that rediscovers the Monumental Cemetery of San Cataldo through architecture, theater, music and literature. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the cemetery opens to visitors with an itinerary guided by actress and author Matilde Vigna, who will accompany the public among the metaphysical architectures of the new cemetery by Aldo Rossi, telling stories of life and death of those who inhabit it. The program includes a guided tour with an audio guide usable all year round (3:00 PM), followed by a theatrical performance (4:00 PM) that will animate the monumental spaces. Admission is free and the initiative is promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Modena in collaboration with various cultural organizations in the area.
Time: 3:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2026 3:00 PM: visit to the cemetery with audio guide 4:00 PM: theatrical performance Free admission Promoted by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Modena, in collaboration with Centro Musica, Archivio Storico Comunale, Il Dondolo and Emilia Romagna Teatro ERT / Teatro Nazionale, with the support of the Fondazione di Modena. Anthology of writings available for free at ildondolo.it
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