This sculptural detail is part of a monument to the martyrs of the fascist revolution, created by Ercole Drei and located in the Sixth Cloister of the Certosa di Bologna, the city’s monumental cemetery.
The Certosa di Bologna began as a Carthusian monastery founded in 1334 and operated until its suppression in 1797. In 1801 it was transformed into a cemetery and became widely recognized as a significant burial ground. The site also holds archaeological importance: an Etruscan necropolis, active from the sixth to third centuries BC, was discovered here in 1869.
Drei’s monument represents one of several commemorative works installed within the cemetery’s grounds during the interwar period, occupying a place within the complex’s architectural and sculptural landscape.
About the Certosa di Bologna
The former Carthusian monastery evolved from a medieval religious community into one of Italy’s most important necropolises. Its transformation into a monumental cemetery in the early nineteenth century established it as a burial site for distinguished citizens and later as a venue for commemorative monuments.
Details
- Creator: Ercole Drei
- Location: Sixth Cloister, Certosa di Bologna, Bologna
- Subject: Monument to the martyrs of the fascist revolution
- Type: Sculptural relief
Frequently asked questions
Who created this monument?
The monument was created by Ercole Drei, a sculptor working during the interwar period.
Where is the monument located?
The monument is situated in the Sixth Cloister of the Certosa di Bologna, which serves as the city’s monumental cemetery.
What is the Certosa di Bologna?
The Certosa began as a Carthusian monastery founded in 1334 and was suppressed in 1797. In 1801 it became Bologna’s monumental cemetery, which remains its function today.
