Open-air museum (since 1866) with stunning sculptures and mausoleums. Works by famous Italian sculptors of 19th-20th centuries. Buried here: Alessandro Manzoni, Arturo Toscanini, Campari family. Eclectic architecture: from Gothic to Art Deco. One of Europe's most beautiful necropoli.
Free entry for everyone. Free maps at entrance. Free guided tours available in English/Italian on certain dates — book in advance. Paid tours €10-15/person.
Metro M5 (purple) to Monumentale — exit directly to main entrance. Or M2 (green) to Garibaldi + 10 min walk. Trams 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 14.
Tue-Sun 8:00-18:00. Closed Monday. On holidays (Jan 1, Easter, May 1, Aug 15, Dec 25-26, etc.) 8:00-13:00. Central gate open all day.
faq.subtitle Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale)
Must-see: 1) Famedio — pantheon of distinguished Milanese (Manzoni). 2) Campari Mausoleum — Art Nouveau masterpiece. 3) 'Last Supper' — sculptural copy of da Vinci's work. 4) Toscanini's grave. 5) Cubist and Futurist monuments of 1920s-30s.
Covered shoulders and knees recommended (as in church). Maintain silence and respect — this is an active cemetery. Photos allowed but no flash at graves.
Useful tips for visiting Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale)
Allow at least 2 hours — many visitors stay much longer, captivated by sculptures. Free map at entrance helps find main monuments.
Free tours in English and Italian on specific dates. Book on comune.milano.it or via email.
Famedio (main building at entrance) — separate museum about cemetery history. Also free entry.
Comfortable shoes essential — cemetery is huge, lots of walking on gravel paths.
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