About the programme
Spring brings a breath of fresh air that opens doors, including those of Rome’s monumental, historic, and evergreen cemetery. From 9 May to 2 June, the Verano Monumental Cemetery will host 43 free guided tours, designed and organised by AMA Cimiteri.
Among the new features are a scenic cycling route, an itinerary dedicated to sports enthusiasts, and a special day celebrating the history of the Italian Republic, which will mark its 80th anniversary in 2026. Also worth noting are the contributions of scholars, actors, and musicians, as well as the collaboration with the National Deaf Association and the non-profit organisation Open House Roma, which aim to make this important cemetery even more accessible, better known, and open to all.
The spring events at Verano take place under the auspices of the Week of Discovering European Cemeteries (22–31 May), which this year highlights the educational value of burial sites, in line with Goal 4 (“Quality Education”) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The full programme is available on the organisers’ website, or you can download the event brochure HERE.