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

šŸ“œ Underground cemetery within the Aragonese Castle of Ischia, known for a unique 17th-century burial tradition.
šŸ” Nuns' bodies were placed on stone chairs to decompose, a macabre ritual.

Why Go

šŸ’€ Explore a unique and macabre historical site
šŸ° Visit part of the historic Aragonese Castle
šŸ§ Learn about unusual burial rituals šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Discover a fascinating piece of Italian history

Why Avoid

āš ļø May be disturbing due to the nature of the site

Tips

šŸ“ Can be visited as stop #6 when exploring Aragonese Castle.

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