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Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154 Milano MI, Italy, Milan

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Cemetery known for its funerary sculpture in differing styles, some by famous artists/architects.

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Donald Gibson
11.21.2022
5

Visited this site September 2022. Visited the cemetery only after a fantastic tour--English Free Tour Milan sponsored by CITYWALKERS--with Marco, who brought this to our tour groups attention. His recommendation was, "If you really like architecture and sculpture...." and I knew I was adding a visit to my priorities.I spent the entire afternoon walking around, up and down rows and rows of mausoleums and monuments that were utterly stunning and beautiful. One can run around and test ones own knowledge of architectural periods, from Classical to Byzantine to Gothic to Baroque, etc.I highly recommend a visit for lovers of sculpture and architecture geeks. Make a visit to Cimitero Monumentale as high a priority as a visit to the Duomo.

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Libby Santilli
10.15.2022
5

Did not initially plan to visit the cemetery because it wasn’t a suggested sight to see but wow it’s impressive. It’s huge and makes for a good walk. So much family history, it’s a must see if you’re visiting Milan.

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DR MILAN SENJALIYA
09.25.2022
4

Must see place in MilanWonderful architecture and monumentsNot so much crowded, very peaceful place

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Keith Greig
09.10.2022
5

A truly wonderful place that is 30 minutes north of Duomo Cathedral and is a pleasant escape from the busy city centre.Filled with stunning religious tombs, monuments and mausoleums, you can spend hours walking through the cemetery. I really recommend this place if you are visiting Milan and remember to bring water when the weather is hot.Plenty of shaded areas too which is nice.

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Leonardo Gonzalez
08.21.2022
5

Amazing place with some great mausoleums.Not like classic cemetery environment. A must see in Milan with lots of famous persons of history.

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Alicja Olbryś
08.05.2022
5

incredible and unusual space. in my opinion it’s one of the most worth seeing places in milan

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Greta Zaleckytė
08.01.2022
5

You must visit this place if you are in Milan. Wonderful architecture, intresting monuments. It was one of the most intresting places in Milan.

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Justas Puodžius
08.01.2022
5

Each gravestone and tomb is more amazing than the other. Must visit spot. So many monuments in one place.

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Tessa van Westerop
07.22.2022
4

The cemetery is really really cool. A great place to spend some time wandering in the shade of the tombs and trees. Really interesting mausoleums and gravestones. Honestly please go.However, beware: it closes at 18.00 and it really really closes at 18.00 and it doesnt care if youre still inside. We arrived at the gate at 18.02 and the gate was closed and everyone was gone.We had to call the emergency number (they only spoke Italianand then eventually some guy came to open the gate for us. We were stuck with 5 people, so this seems to happen a lot. They do play an alarm to let you know they are closing, but we didnt know that that was what that meant.Really awesome visit though.

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marcos de la puente
07.18.2022
5

One of the most shocking places i got to see in Milan, definitely worth the visit.

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Suvi K
07.06.2022
5

Must see when in Milan! Such a unique place with sculptures and tombs enough for several hours walk. Just amazing, definitely worth a visit.

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Cihan Yörükoğlu
06.26.2022
5

Very atmospheric place... The graves are like art. Pick a map from the entarance to not to miss the "important" ones, but if you walk randomly around the graves, you will see very "arty" things also.

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Paul Gipson
06.25.2022
5

A new cemetery designed in 1862 and the final home for a number of famous people. However they are not alone.Free to visit with plenty of shade.

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Solomon Bianca
06.21.2022
5

Its a very interesting landmark in Milano and its really worth a visit. The most surprising is the crematory as they left the doors open for the visitors. If you want to escape the crowded places and to enjoy some unique sculptures, check this place out!

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Julia N.
06.18.2022
5

Huge cemetery with magnificent graves and tombs.

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Marek K (mkk3a)
05.23.2022
5

The best cemetery Ive ever seen. Its like open-air museum. Free entrance.

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Giorgio Patelli
04.23.2022
5

Exemplary graveyard architecture. Take a walk here to get rid of your spirits and embrace the funeral atmosphere.

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Farhan Ali
04.20.2022
5

They didnt ask for any tickets or something. But, it is worth visiting because of the historical monuments and graves ( also of Alessandro Manzoni)

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Alexandra Dohotari
02.02.2022
5

I liked it very much. I never imagined that in a cemetery I would be able to admire so many works of art. Such a soothing place, huge and full of history, is worth a visit. There is even a map for visiting the famous tombs.

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Darckghost Rider (ure_unique)
11.20.2021
5

STUNNING FREE PLACE to VISIT in MILAN. BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING, FULL of HISTORY and ART. MUST TO GO PLACE.

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Ahmed Shahein
08.11.2021
3

Nice place to visit. Not very attractive for kids. Has some historical info to it.

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Brais Nieto
07.25.2021
5

Magnificent old cemetery, tombs of almost 200 years ago, some of them are remarkable.A quiet place to visit and relax from the city.

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Robert Dahlström
07.21.2021
5

I dont know why I liked this place so much, but it was very peaceful to walk around the cemetery looking at all the amazing graves and monuments. It felt almost like an art gallery more than a cemetery. Worth a visit when you are in Milan.

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Holger Fröhlich
05.22.2021
4

Unusual place with unusual monumental sculpture. Very big area. A place to discover. Real artworks.

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Tommy Kurauchi
05.17.2021
5

I visited the Cimitero Monumentale (Monumental Cemeteryearly in the morning when they opened up and spent three hours roaming the grounds before heading over to the Basilica of St. Ambrose.I post a selection of my favorites, especially of some of the deliciously callipygous statues.

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Louise Joy
08.23.2020
5

Cimitero Monumentale di Milano is visually stunning - a very beautiful and peaceful place that you can easily get lost in, trawling around for hours and enjoying its beauty. Theres something wonderful to look at around every corner - and theres also free public bathrooms on site!

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Maciej Kłosiński
08.23.2020
5

A tranquil cemetery with hundreds of unique tombstones and familial catacombs. Makes you stop for a while and consider your own mortality.

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Viorel Ciuna
04.04.2020
5

The Monumental Cemetery in Milan is like an open air museum. The art with which the mausoleums and the sculptures that accompany them were built is soothed by their beauty. I visited this cemetery one summer day. The cemetery closed at 17.00, but I had not read the program at the entrance, so the sun was still high in the sky, I did not realize that I could be closed there. But the program was a program and had to be respected and probably no one detected my presence there, so I remained locked between the graves. Of course, I managed to jump the fence and leave, but I had already made a plan how to stay there.

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Agostino Bocchi
02.14.2020
5

This place is the answer to "why should I visit a cemetery?".The Monumental Cemetery is famous for having many artistic tombs and monuments of the most important families in Milan, both historical and recent.Here illustrious names are buried in artistically important crypts.It is certainly among the top 3 things to see in Milan, dedicate an afternoon to it.

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Kotryna
02.02.2020
5

The most beautifull cemetery I have ever visited, just so grand. Full of family crypts and amazing tombs. we visited on a sunny day, so the sun rays coming through the trees created amazing atmosphere.

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Hamit Ferhat Hazar
01.02.2020
5

It is one of amazing places of Milan. I think everybody should visit. Many art pieces in same area even it does not have an entrance fee which is hard to believe in Italy. I really like this place.

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macedonboy
01.01.2020
5

The Cimitero Monumentale is one of the largest cemeteries in Milan, built as a cemetery for the meritorious "Milanesi", or citizens of Milan. As its name suggests, the cemetery is a monument like,with an abundance of artistic tombs and monuments, especially of Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical designs.Even though the cemetery is supposed to be a place of rest and respect, it’s hard not to be awed by the quantity artistic tombs. There are several notable tombs such as The Last Supper, Campari family tomb, and the many fine monuments housed in the central “Famedio”.This cemetery should be on everyone’s Milan itinerary.

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Arindam Roychowdhury
12.28.2019
5

Best of artistry. This place can be amazing if you like the details in stone work. Some amazing figures over the tombs. It is a huge place. Will need hours if you decide to explore it all. Best is to walk straight and return from the center point.It is a must visit. Just to note: there is a toilet on the right side. No tickets for entry. This also should be on a travellers must see list.

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AC
11.05.2019
5

If you are on a vacation in Milan and someone told you to visit cemetery the first reaction you will say What why......But believe me it is a must visit place in Milan. The art, design, sculptures are breath taking and very beautiful. Overall a very good experience.

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Blaž Ulaga
06.15.2019
5

No, its not just another graveyard, its artisticaly perfect architecture, with stunning details, its also a huge story behind, but to catch the point, you need at least a couple of hours and a tour guide - and dont forget, its free (which is in Milan pretty rare👍🔝🌁

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Matteo Perini
03.11.2019
5

This was such a magical and unusual place! The buildings themselves are stunning, and you can find very known people buried here. What is more interested to do is to walk around the stunning pieces of art you can find everywhere, I will definitely go again to see it more

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Amanda Jane Earley
03.01.2019
5

If you love sculpture, architecture, mosaic art , then this is for you its free to get into, very chilled no crowds and cool place to hang out with a truly visual feast for the eyes.

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Sandra Garrido
01.09.2019
3

Monumental cemetery in Milan is a place to visit in a moment of ours insights. It has amazing statues and although it is a cemetery you feel it almost like a garden.

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Giovanni Balzi
11.11.2018
4

Ive been in quite a lot cemetery around Europe and I can assure that this is one of the best, amazing architecture for the main building and for each single tomb. Some of the most important Italian figures are buried here, a must for a tourist.

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Hamed Khajehmirza
09.29.2018
5

At first you think why would you go to a cemetery?But the moment you see this place even from outside you sense a great level of magnificence. This cemetery is full of artworks, classic and modern, which will catch your eyes. The atmosphere is quite calm and peaceful. Very well-guided with a lot of signs. A must-see for every tourist coming to Milano.

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Audrey Kim
09.15.2018
5

This place is beautiful. It closes at 6 but theyll kick you out about a half hour before closing. Some areas are like walking around a city of the dead. Plan for about 1-2 hours here. Its a welcome break from the more crowded tourist attractions because it is quiet. Sometimes, too quiet.

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Nikos Kapsomenakis
07.07.2018
5

I never thought that I would be stunned by a cemetery but this place is amazing. So many sculptures, the quantity and the quality of the tombs is beyond any description. Just make sure to have plenty of time to walk around and see everything because this place is huge.

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Dale-icious
06.21.2018
5

For anybody that appreciates artistry and creation, this is a definite must. I was blown away by how many beautiful sculptures - on such a large scale - were fitted into one place, and that it can be enjoyed by anybody for free!Cimitero Monumentale di Milano is 62 acres of joy, sadness, and beauty. Each monument and tomb taking you on a journey of that persons/familys life. To fully appreciate all this cemetery has to offer, be prepared to dedicate a few hours of your time here, but youll be glad that you did.

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Hilola Niyazova
04.24.2018
5

Incredible place to visit. So many sculptures and buildings, impossible to describe with words. The best place I have visited in Milano. I would say better than the museum at Cariolli.The atmosphere, the magnificence of the place is breath taking!

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Cielo del Cielo
03.22.2018
5

Whenever I hear about cemetery I always think about creepy things. But this one in Milan is worth a visit. Not only because its free but because it doesnt look like a cemetery at all. Its more like a museum from the outside. Mostly who are buried there were known people and a lot of statues including the writer Manzoni.

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Aleš Kuthan
02.19.2018
5

Very unique cemetary, where every grave has something interesting on it. Some graves have statues and some family graves are so huge you can not even believe it.

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Raminta B.
02.03.2018
5

I cant stress enough of how important it is to visit this place! Its absolutely free and was one of the best experiences I had in Milan. The cemetery is quite large so be ready to walk around for at least 2 hours if you want to see as much as possible. You can also explore the large building near the entrance. There are metro and tram stops nearby and the cemetery is very easy to find.

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Kamila Červená
01.01.2018
5

I have never seen a cemetery like this one. Even from the outside will definitely catch your attention as the synagogues are monumental and unique in the scenery. Once you enter you will be circled by different types of tombs and statues which will enhance you and you may almost forget that you actually are in the cemetery.

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Claire Wood
08.01.2017
5

Some beautiful tombs and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Even though parts are a bit run down, there was a lot of work going on to care for the grounds and the tombs. Well worth a visit.

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Roberto Chiaveri
07.19.2016
5

Traditional cemeteries may not be worthy of a touristic visit, but this one is different: any corner of this vast place its filled with art, culture and magic. If the weather is nice Cimitero Monumentale its an ideal visit for a nice walk among history and architecture.

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Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154 Milano MI, Italy, Milan

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