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Cimitero Monumentale, Milan

Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, Milano, Lombardia

Description

The Cimitero Monumentale in Milan is well-known for the abundance of artistic tombs and monuments. It was designed with that in mind by architect Carlo Maciachini in the mid-19th century with a grand entrance through the massive Famedio, a Hall of Fame in Neo-medieval style. It contains classical Italian sculpture (including a scaled-down version of the Trajan's Column), Greek temples, and obelisks. Suggested routes: https://monumentale-test.ecaas.comune.milano.it/itinerari

Access & Transport

The cemetery is in the northwest of Milan, about 2km from Castello Sforzesco. Tram 10 and metro 5 stop at 'Monumentale' stations next to the main entrance.

Instructions & Recommendations

Visitors are requested to wear appropriate clothing that 'respects the place' (no shorts and shoulders should be covered).

Meta review

Consistently good online reviews although this venue is not always on the suggested itineraries of the main travel guides. Visitors enjoy the surprising monuments and feel 'this was more like visiting a world-class sculpture garden than it was a cemetery'. The only recurring criticism is that some graves need more upkeep. From a practical standpoint, there are plenty of water fountains and maps to orientate oneself.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral with green spaces. Part of the city's artistic heritage.

Conclusion

We do recommend a visit to international travellers for the artistic value (graves & monuments) but Italians will get more out of it as they will, in addition, know of several people buried there.

Key positive

Some very impressive monuments and graves

High concentration of Italian and Milanese historical figures and celebrities buried there

Key negative

A little out of the way from other tourist highlights

Suitability

Suitable for all ages but not recommended for people who feel unwell around graveyards. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday08:00 - 18:00

Wednesday08:00 - 18:00

Thursday08:00 - 18:00

Friday08:00 - 18:00

Saturday08:00 - 18:00

Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Free

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