Monumental Cemetery — Attraction in Milan

I stumbled upon this cemetery on my way to go shopping and I'm so glad I stopped. It's the most beautiful cemetery I've ever seen (though keep in mind, I'm American so the cemeteries I'm used to are not that impressive) and it's hard to express just how large the property is. There are so many beautiful monuments that it would take hours to see them all.

It's very peaceful in the cemetery, so this is the perfect place to visit if you want to look at art and get away from the crowds. I found this description on one of the maps:

"The scultures and buildings of the Monumental Cemetery allow us to experience the major events of the city's past, its artistic journey from realism and eclecticism of the late 19th century, through to art nouveau and symbolism of the early 20th century, and then on to the contemporary age, as if it were a real open air museum featuring all the major Italian artists."

Hidden gem in Milan, and a must-visit. Highly recommend, especially...

Sad, but beautiful.

Cant recall the last time I found myself surrounded by such varied and impressive works of art in a single place. I never imagined it would be in a cemetery.

No access fee, and easy to get to by bus or tram.

Something peaceful and nostalgic to this place.

Sad to see some graves broken or missing letters. Some letters are just nearby if you can find them and place them back in respect to the dead.

Families visiting are given water jugs to water the sites and flowers of their loved ones in their resting place.

Didn’t think I’d be so impressed but I highly recommend a visit to this place.

Man at the info office was not helpful though. Insisted the office was closed despite it being 15:00 and the sign indicating it was open. Explore on your own with a photo of the map and you’ll be fine.

Please be respectful of this place. It is after all a...

I finally visited the Monumental Cemetery and it truly impressed me! Walking through its peaceful paths, you’re surrounded by stunning sculptures, elegant mausoleums, and unique architectural details. It feels like an open-air museum, where every corner tells a story.

Founded in the 19th century, the cemetery is not only artistically rich but also historically important. Many notable figures are buried here, including Alessandro Manzoni. One of the most striking tombs is that of the Campari family (well known aperitif) , inspired by Da Vinci’s Last Supper.

The space is huge (might also be one of the reasons why maintaining it is such a challenge) : over 250.000 square meters, but its geometric layout makes it easy to explore. Being buried here is considered an honor, reserved for those who brought pride to Milan.

Calm, green, and full of beauty, definitely...