{"id":14647,"date":"2015-07-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/monumental-cemetery-milan\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T19:07:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T19:07:10","slug":"monumental-cemetery-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeareaguide.com\/italy\/blog\/monumental-cemetery-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Monumental Cemetery Milan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMonumental Cemetery Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cimitero Monumentale di Milano<\/p>\n

Monumental Cemetery Milan<\/strong> is the second largest cemetery in Milan, which was founded in 1866.\u00a0If you are interested in sculpture, history and some truly magnificent architecture, you can easily spend a few hours here.\u00a0The sheer size of this cemetery is unreal,\u00a0the sculptures are massive and there are so many.\u00a0Upon entering you feel like you have walked into\u00a0an open air museum.<\/p>\n

There are some very prominent families and individuals resting here. Such as famous writers, poets and artists. Including some significant figures from World War II.\u00a0It is for both Christians and Jews.\u00a0Make sure you do not\u00a0miss the Campari Family tomb,\u00a0tucked away at the side of the cemetery. An amazing\u00a0larger than life size bronze of the last supper resides on the their\u00a0family tomb.<\/p>\n

Many of the sculptures that adorned the graves in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan are ornate, antique and truly monumental. Each one tells a different story.\u00a0Some of the are made by some of the most notable artists like Gio Pomodoro, Medardo Rosso, and Lucio Fontana. The architectural styles of the tombs vary, from classical Greek and Romanesque to a more contemporary design.\u00a0The craftsmanship and artistry are simply impeccable.<\/p>\n

This is definitely one of the places in Milan that you should visit while you are there. You don’t need a guide unless you are looking for a specific plot. There are information plaques\u00a0scattered throughout of the most popular sculptures and graves.<\/p>\n

If you have time (allow at least three hours to tour), Monumental Cemetery Milan is a place to visit as it is pretty unique.\u00a0You can easily walk around taking photos\u00a0and appreciate the amazing architecture.\u00a0It’s a bit of a stroll from the Duomo, it should take about a half hour walk from there.\u00a0If you are coming here on a hot day, remember to bring plenty of water. Remember to be respectful. No skimpy clothing, loud conversations, or noisy\u00a0children. Be advised, that when you hear a high piercing ringing, it’s a warning that they will be closing and you should make your way to the exit.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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\nPhone: 39 02 8844 1274
\nAddress: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale 1, 20151 Milan, Italy<\/p>\n

Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm<\/p>\n

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm[\/tab][end_tabset]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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