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Memorial · Milão, Lombardia
Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
19th-century cemetery that functions as an open-air museum, with tombs by well-known sculptors, the Famedio and graves of famous Milanese.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
Cimitero Monumentale di Milano opened in 1866, designed by architect Carlo Maciachini, who mixed Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine styles in the marble and stone façade. The city's wealthy families commissioned tombs from important sculptors, and the cemetery became a large open-air sculpture museum.
At the entrance stands the Famedio, the temple of fame, where illustrious Milanese are buried or commemorated. The writer Alessandro Manzoni, author of The Betrothed, rests there. Among the tombs are works in styles ranging from 19th-century realism to Art Nouveau and modern art.
One of the best-known monuments is that of the Campari family, featuring a Last Supper in bronze. The monument to those deported to Nazi concentration camps also draws attention, a respectful remembrance of the victims of World War II.
There is no charge for entry. At the gate there are maps showing the tombs of greatest artistic interest, and the city council offers guided tours on some days.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 h to 1 h 30
Best time
In the morning, when the light is softer. Check the closing days before you go.
How to get there
Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale. Metro M5 (lilac), Monumentale station, in front of the entrance. It's a 15-minute walk from the Porta Nuova neighborhood.
Tip
This is an active cemetery: keep quiet and respect burials and family visits. Pick up a map at the entrance so you don't get lost among the alleys.
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Frequently asked questions about Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
Is entry to the Cimitero Monumentale charged?
No. Entry is free. Check closing days before you go.
What to see inside?
The Famedio, where the writer Alessandro Manzoni is, the Campari family monument with a bronze Last Supper, and sculptures in various styles.
How do I get there?
By metro M5 (purple), Monumentale station, which is opposite the entrance.