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Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

When in Scotland next time make sure to go to Stirling, Scotland. The town is clustered around a large fortress and medieval town next to the River Forth. While in Stirling a must see is the Old Town Cemeteries which is not an ordinary graveyard by any means. It was laid out in the 1850’s. The poet William Wordsworth wrote “we know of no sweeter cemetery in all of our wanderings than that of Stirling”.

Old Town Cemetery is at the Top of the Town in Stirling. Around the cemetery you will find the Esplanade of Stirling Castle. The panoramic views from the cemetery across the River Forth are spectacular and from the Ladies’ Rock where the women of the court used to admire their knights prowess in tournament held below in the valley. This is an outstanding scenic, cultural, historic and architectural historic site which contains wonderful examples of works of art.

One section of the cemetery where local merchants and craftsmen are buried, the tombs have etching of the tools of their trade on the marker.

There are many monuments and carvings to enjoy while strolling through the grounds including Marty’s Monument, Sconce Stone, Service Stone, The Ladies Rock, Star pyramid and Statues of the reformer William Drummond.

Yes, Old Town Cemetery in Stirling is a unique experience which will be long remembered by all who visit there so make sure it is on your next itinerary when visiting Scotland.

Old Town Cemeteries address

Old Town Cemeteries
Top of the Town
Stirling, Scotland

The cemetery is open daily and there is no admission charged.

Photo by Steve's Wildlife on flickr

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Medici Chapels, Florence, Italy

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Historic Florence, Italy is home to the Medici Chapels, which is a part of the San Lorenzo Monument Complex. The chapels date back to the fifteenth century. The Medici family held the San Lorenzo church as their official church and it did become their final resting place. Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Guillano are also buried there with tombs designed by Michelangelo. The Medici family was the richest family in Italy in the thirteenth century.

Visiting the Medici Chapel you will see the works of Michelangelo who designed the Medici family tomb and other fabulous sculptures. It is a very mystical space to see today and if Michelangelo had finished the works that he had sketched for it, it would be even more beautiful than it is.

Though the San Lorenzo monument complex is free, a ticket is needed to visit the Medici Chapels. It is a beautiful sight to see but no photos may be taken there.

Medici Chapels address and hours

Medici Chapels
Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini
Firenze
Italy

Daily (low season): 8.15 - 13.50. The ticket office closes at 13.20

Daily (high season): 8.15 - 16.50. The ticket office closes at 16.20

Closed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday and 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month, New Year's Day, May 1st and Christmas Day.

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