Bonaventure Cemetery
6 expert reviews
“One of Savannah's best features is the one-of-a-kind Bonaventure Cemetery located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Wilmington River just outside downtown Savannah.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"The largest of Savannah's municipal cemeteries, Bonaventure spreads over 160 acres and sits on a bluff above the Wilmington River."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Forlorn statues and gaunt sculptures in burial shrouds are perched over tombs and mausoleums arranged into a Spanish moss-drenched necropolis. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Many visitors to Savannah are here in part because they have read John Berendt’s book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (or seen the movie)."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Gigantic oak trees covered with Spanish moss form beautiful green arches. The stelae, monuments and statues display a Victorian Gothic style."
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Travel + Leisure
"The only cemetery featuring after-dark tours in Savannah. They are themed according to the time of year, and extremely popular."
Savannah Travel Guide
June 14, 2021
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Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
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