Casa di Riposo per Musicisti Giuseppe Verdi
Casa di Riposo per Musicisti Giuseppe Verdi
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Lapis99663
New York City, NY27 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
My travel guide didn't mention much of anything regarding this place, and yet, as an opera lover, it was unthinkable that I come to Milan and not pay my respects at Verdi's grave. I went in the morning of the day that I was going to La Scala, so it seemed particularly fitting. It's very easy to get to: take line 1 in the direction of Rho Fiera and get off at the Buonarroti stop (http://subway.umka.org/map-milan/line-1/buonarroti.html). You will get off at the piazza dominated by Verdi's statue and the Casa di Riposo should be across the street (it's hard to miss.) Once you pass the entrance, a straight path through a little garden with benches leads to Verdi's mausoleum, where is buried next to his wife, Giuseppina Strepponi. The visit is completely gratis. The resting place is tastefully decorated as if the Gods and muses were looking down and watching over them. Not many visitors come, so you very well may be alone, as I was, but that's more a mark of the average tourist's ignorance and in no way reflects the sanctity and importance of coming here.
Written June 9, 2015
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Maylinda
London, UK26 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
Composer Giuseppe Verdi from Busseto sponsored this Retirement Home for musicians at the end of his long and successful career and was buried here when he passed away. Visits to his tomb are free. To other sections of building must be arranged with a guided tour.
Written May 23, 2012
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anniea1b
Cincinnati, OH111 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
We're opera lovers, so we had to visit the Casa di Riposo, the rest home for retired musicians that Verdi created, financed, and considered his finest work. We weren't able to tour the home itself--for that you need to make advance reservations but the gardens and the crypt where Verdi and his wife Giuseppina Strepponi are buried are open to the public. It's a tranquil spot, and as simple and unadorned as the Maestro would have wanted. The gardens are lovely, even in the winter. To get a sense of the interior, watch the movie "Tosca's Kiss," a documentary about the inhabitants of the rest home.
Written January 13, 2014
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Elena-Gioia
Moscow, Russia323 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
Verdi's fans should definitely visit the place which Maestro himself called his best creation. He founded the Casa for old musicians, actors, etc. And in the courtyard there is a chapel where Giuseppe Verdi and his second wife Giuseppina Strepponi are buried. Just simple tombstone, but Maestro is surrounded by music played by old actors which you can here when you are there. Do come and pay you homage to the greatest opera composer.
Written May 1, 2012
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thursowick
Knoxville, TN139 contributions
May 2015 • Family
This place is so astounding. Composer Giuseppe Verdi, in the last years of his life, used his wealth to build this very large apartment building/retirement home, complete with concert hall, dining hall, rehearsal rooms, etc. It's purpose? To be a retirement home for retired musicians who have nowhere else to go. And, it's for free, initially supported by an endowment set up by Verdi--now covered by donations from people all over the world. We had a tour a few years ago, and this time we returned and actually performed a classical recital for some of the residents. They were so sweet and welcoming. They loved my performance and stayed after to talk to me, my wife, and my children. And, despite the language barrier, we managed to have wonderful conversations. As we were leaving, we felt it was only right to donate some money to this beautiful place. If you love music and musicians, please go to this place for a visit. And donate too! Verdi's tomb is in the courtyard.
Written May 9, 2015
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bLiselotte
Palatine, IL598 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
When I arrived I was offered the option to view the gravesite and also being a given a tour of some of the highlights in the house. One thing to keep in mind is this is basically a retirement home for musicians. As I was reading the great placards explaining Verdi and his lifestyle I was privy to a little concert as one of the residents. The gravesite was prettily painted and the courtyard quiet and calm. A little gem taking very little time
Written June 4, 2015
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nicolas s
Milan, Italy2,304 contributions
May 2011
very interesting visit lovely atmosphere mixing hisotry with new young students living with musician retirees
Written April 8, 2012
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FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3,980 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
it is easy to get to Casa Verdi - it is next to the Buonarotti metro stop. Access to the lovely garden and the tombs is free - just ask the person at the entrance.
Written January 21, 2017
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Estueban
Perugia, Italy2,603 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
I didn't really know this place. We ran into it while we were going to City Life buildings. We've been lucky because the resting house was open, it is closed for most of the days. The guide was an italian volounteer very friendly and helpful.
The upper rooms were closed due to a concert, but we had plenty to see.
Verdi's grave is beautiful, must see it.
The upper rooms were closed due to a concert, but we had plenty to see.
Verdi's grave is beautiful, must see it.
Written April 4, 2018
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RobertFGCarter
Fareham, UK1,482 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Verdi's home and final resting place. Now used as a retirement home for elderly musicians. Verdi's statue stands outside but since restoration no longer looks at the house but towards La Scala. At the time of his death bodies were supposed to be buried in consecrated ground but Verdi had other ideas and as usual got his way.
Written September 11, 2017
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pazzesco2015
Milan, Italy
Possono accedere in casa di riposo solo musicisti o anche gli abbonati del loggione alla Scala per tantissimi anni?
Written December 2, 2017
La casa di Riposo per Musicisti è stata creata da Giuseppe Verdi per dare un aiuto ai musicisti più sfortunati di lui. Quindi, per statuto, può dare ospitalità solo a musicisti che, in età anziana, si trovino in difficoltà economiche.
Written December 2, 2017
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