Poor Clares Convent Cemetery
Deceased nuns were placed on stone chairs to decompose, while the surviving nuns prayed near the lifeless bodies.

📜 Underground cemetery within the Aragonese Castle of Ischia, known for a unique 17th-century burial tradition. 🔍 Nuns' bodies were placed on stone chairs to decompose, a macabre ritual. # Why Go 💀 Explore a unique and macabre historical site 🏰 Visit part of the historic Aragonese Castle 🧐 Learn about unusual burial rituals 🇮🇹 Discover a fascinating piece of Italian history # Why Avoid ⚠️ May be disturbing due to the nature of the site # Tips 📍 Can be visited as stop #6 when exploring Aragonese Castle.

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