It was inaugurated by the municipal administration in 1878, following a council resolution of March 23 that allocated 126,000 lire for its construction. This cemetery occupies a highly evocative location: the limestone soil ensures excellent drainage, while its proximity to the town and the atmosphere of “romantic melancholy” influenced its choice from the outset. Designed by engineer Alfonso Barbera—who also created the façade of the Town Hall and the Regina Margherita Theatre—the main entrance was built by lowering the level of the square in front and adorned with a three-arched portico decorated with Doric pilasters and groin vaults, symbolizing the solemn welcome reserved for visitors. The cemetery opens onto a winding main avenue, laid along the gentle slope of the hill, and branches out among family chapels, monumental tombs, and decorations embracing various styles. Walking along the pathways, one encounters artistic expressions of great refinement, often designed by renowned 19th-century architects such as Pasquale Saetta and Barbera himself. The chapels feature distinct architectural styles: Neoclassical (as in the Amato-Salvati chapel), Egyptian (Giarrizzo–Di Cataldo chapel), and Neo-Gothic (Testasecca chapel). Particularly striking is the Morillo di Trabonella chapel, carved into a rocky hollow of Pietrarossa and adorned with sculptures signed by Tripisciano. Equally evocative is the Testasecca family chapel, which houses a Madonna and Child by Tripisciano; this too nobly embodies the dialogue between art and memory.