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Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale)

Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale 1, 20151 Milan, Italy (Magenta)
02-659-9938
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As featured in Milan off the beaten path
Ranked #5 of 297 attractions in Milan
Type: Cemeteries, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Why visit a cemetery when you’re on vacation, you ask? The tombs at this Milan burial ground offer a great glimpse of Italian artistic styles from the... more » Owner description: Why visit a cemetery when you’re on vacation, you ask? The tombs at this Milan burial ground offer a great glimpse of Italian artistic styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. « less
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Heidelberg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The graveyard is a big area covered in monumental tombs of the last decades. Also the jewish part is worth a visit even if in bad condition. Take 2 to 3 hours of time, cimitero closes at 18, last entrance at 17:30. Must see, The maybe most impressive sight after the Duomo.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We spend 2 hours in the cemetery looking round, it's interesting to see how different it is to a UK style cemetery. It was fascinating to see how different most of the monuments were, many of the tombs and graves were artworks in themselves. If you like sculptures and stylized tombs you’d like this.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

I'm always skeptical when someone tells me to visit a cemetery but man was I glad I came here. It's nothing like I have ever seen. It's a cemetery for the very wealthy and the gravestones and statues are enormous, beautiful, and very detailed. I felt like someone shrunk me and i was walking around these giant gravestones, some of... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I have been to the Monumental Cemetery twice now and if I get the chance to go again I will. It is absolutely beautiful with stunning sculptures and lovely gardens. Just wander around and soak it all up, though you will want to keep taking photos of everything.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Walking around feels a little intrusive - staring at the graves of strangers. There are some impressive monuments here. The Campari family has a Last Supper in bronze on their grave.

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Bay City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We visited the Monumental Cemetery during our three day stay in Milan. It is definitely worth the time to visit this unique and beautiful cemetery. There were only a few other people there when we visited in the early morning and it was perfect. The sheer size and scale of the monuments is simply amazing. The grounds are nicely maintained... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

This has to be the place where you will be emotionally affected by looking at the statues. It's amazing how the sculptors translate the sadness and despair onto a stone as you can feel the emotions felt by the family. I love the quietness of this place. Hands down,the best sculptures ive seen. A highlight of my trip to Milan.... More

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Abergavenny, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Beautiful cemetery, well worth a visit even if you're only in Milan for a short time. For me this was my second favourite site in Milan. It's a nice place to escape the crowds and the sheer variety is really quite amazing.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Beautiful peaceful, underrated, no one goes there, a bit hard to get to on the vaporetto, but worth it, if you have a bit of extra time.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Some of the tombs and statues on display are stunning. Very peaceful and calm. The main entrance to it is a sight to behold in itself.

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