Milan Monumental Cemetery

Milan Monumental Cemetery: Our most recommended tours and activities

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  1. Milan Open Tour by Bus: 1-Day Ticket

  Take in Milan's most symbolic and fascinating sights and places of interest, such as the Basilica of Sant’ Ambrogio, San Babila, the Cathedral, La Scala Opera House and the modern Piazza Gae Aulenti. Enjoy these comfortable open buses equipped with a transparent roof, to let you enjoy the city sights even during bad weather, and special platforms to provide disabled access. The full loop takes 90 minutes including the various stops. The bus takes about 5 minutes between scheduled stops, and it’s possible to jump off at any of the following points along the way. City Tour: • Castello Sforzesco • Cadorna • Cenacolo • Sant'ambrogio • Museo Scienza E Tecnica • Navigli • Parco Delle Basiliche • Universita' Studi / Policlinico • San Babila • Duomo • Scala • Palazzo Dugnani • Repubblica • Stazione Centrale • Palazzo Regione Lombardia • Gae Aulenti / Staz. Garibaldi • Cimitero...

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  2. The Monumental Cemetery of Milan Guided Experience

  The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is one of the most characteristic and unknown spots in the city.  Considered a true open-air museum, once inside the cemetery there are no words to describe the beauty of this place, where peace and art coexist. Learn about the graves of the most important Milanese families. See how the Campari family built a tomb similar to the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. Join this 1.5-hour guided experience through this extraordinary place. Your tour guide will show you the most significant buildings and tell you the history behind the cemetery. Prepare yourself to discover this unexpected place located in the heart of Milan.

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  3. Monumental Cemetery of Milan Guided Tour

  The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is not just a cemetery, but a genuine open-air museum. Designed by the architect Carlo Maciachini in 1864 and inaugurated two years later, it is characterized by an eclectic style, harmonizing Byzantine and Gothic elements with a prevalence of the Romanesque style. If you really want to get to know Milan, visiting the Cimitero Monumentale is a must. All those people who played a role in the city's history rest inside it, from Alessandro Manzoni to Arturo Toscanini, Francesco Hayez to Filippo Tommaso Marinetti,  Sergio Bonelli to Guido Crepax,  Alda Merini to Franca Rame, and Enzo Iannacci to Giorgio Gaber. These are just some of the famous names that the Monumental Cemetery holds within its walls. The cemetery is an ideal place to discover the evolution of Milan's artistic trends between the 19th and 20th centuries. During the tour, your expert guide wi...