Week of discovering European Cemeteries (WDEC) 2013

Each year, within 1 week, cemeteries across Europe organize events and activities to raise European citizens awareness of the importance of significant cemeteries. Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, seminars, workshops and other activities take place.

In 2013, WDEC is set for May 24th to June 2nd. 

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Open Air Museums day in Milan

Photo exhibition, multimedia presentations, theatrical performances, concerts and many other interesting activities will take place in Milan on June 2nd 2013 to celebrate the Week of discovering European cemeteries.

WDEC 2013 in Rome | Verano Monumental Cemetery

On the occasion of the Week of Discovering European Cemeteries 2013 AMA-Cimiteri Capitolini and Municipal Bureau of Cultural Heritage in Rome – Centre for the Documentation of Historic Roman Cemeteries hold several Guided Tours and a lot of other activities to help you explore the Verano Monumental Cemetery in Rome.

WDEC 2013 in the Flemish and Brussels’ region

Two non-profit organizations – Epitaaf vzw and Grafzerkje vzw – joined efforts in order to attract as much attention as possible for this Week from Flemish cities and local authorities.

WDEC 2013 in Krakow - Old Cemetery of Podgorze

As the part of “European week for discovering cemeteries” Association PODGORZE.PL invites to guided walk of Old Cemetery of Podgorze (Stary Cmentarz Podgorski).

WDEC 2013 at the Alcoi's Cemetery

Tour. "Alcoi: the Sleeping City"

Mobile guiding in WDEC

During this year's Week of Discovering European Cemeteries, participating members in EUCEMET project will provide visitors with possibility to discover cemetery with mobile guide.

WDEC 2013 in Genova - Staglieno Cemetery

The programme of the WDEC 2013 Genova same as last year holds many exciting events and activities to help you explore the Staglieno Cemetery, find sessions that match your interests, and plan your time during the Week of discovering European Cemeteries.

Staglieno Monumental Cemetery
May 24th – June 2nd 2013
Guided Tours by the Association Genova Guide
Meeting at the Statue of the Faith
9.30 am, 11.00 am, 3.00 pm

Lay Temple
From May 24th to June 2nd 2013
Exhibition of Photographs

Lay Temple
June 1st, 11 am
A Female Spoon River
Narration through music

Pantheon
June 2nd, 10 am
Gospel and Spiritual
Milleliregospel Choir

ALL THE EVENTS ARE FREE AND NO PRIOR RESERVATION IS REQUIRED