Livorno Daily Photo: Mascagni's Tomb

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The red granite sarcophagus of Pietro Mascagni in the “Cimitero della Misericordia” (Mercy Cemetery).

The monumental tomb of the world-famous composer was built on a design by the engineer Vilfrido Vanni.

External links: Pietro Mascagni (Wikipedia)

Michelle said...: A majestic structure, for certain.; October 30, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Lois Evensen said...: How very elegant.; October 30, 2012 at 1:43 AM
Jack said...: That is a very powerful and striking design.; October 30, 2012 at 2:38 AM
Randy said...: That's interesting.; October 30, 2012 at 3:24 AM
Luis Gomez said...: Great pictures VP!; October 30, 2012 at 3:35 AM
Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...: That is one cool place to live your death!; October 30, 2012 at 6:32 AM
cieldequimper said...: Monumental is the word. I wonder if he likes it.; October 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Dina said...: Wow, a modern and elegant sarcophagus! I only know sarcophagi from thousands of years ago. I don't suppose they are still used much in the modern world?; October 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Babzy.B said...: Impressive !; October 30, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Halcyon said...: Interesting combination. That nice marble tomb doesn't seem to go with the concrete towers. Guess he won't be forgotten though! :); October 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Arianna said...: Che monumento! Ciao, Arianna; November 1, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Traveling Hawk said...: an impressive modern funeral monument!; November 1, 2012 at 10:40 PM