Milan Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale di Milano) Tours and Activities

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The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is one of the most characteristic and unknown spots in the city. Considered as a proper open-air museum, once inside the cemetery no words to describe the beauty of this place, where peace and art coexist. Unveil the graves of the most important Milanese powerful families. Do you know that Campari family built a tomb similar to the Last Supper of Leonardo Da Vinci? Join this 1 hour and 30 minutes guided experience throughout this extraordinary place. Your monolingual 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!

Explore the grand Monumental Cemetery of Milan over the course of 90 minutes and discover a place where art and tranquility coincide. Discover the history of the second largest cemetery in Milan as you explore the opulent tombs of famous Italians such as Alessandro Manzoni, who is buried in the grand Temple of Fame, as well as the Campari family.

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is not just a cemetery, but a genuine open-air museum. Designed by the architect Carlo Maciachini in 1864, 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 Manzoni to Toscanini, from Hayez to Marinetti, from Alda Merini to Giorgio Gaber. The cemetery is an ideal place to discover the evolution of Milan's artistic trends between the XIX and XX century. During this private tour, your expert guide will give you an artistic introduction on the cemetery, then you'll visit the Famedio and the crematory temple, one of the first ones to be built in Europe. You will also be able to discover the history of about 15 selected graves, that either have artistic significance or are the final resting place of famous people.

Whether you want to visit historical or artistic monuments, see for yourself the symbolic places of fashion or design, marvel at the modern buildings of City Life and the vertical forest, you will find the ideal solution to satisfy all your curiosities, optimizing times. and without worrying about anything.

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This experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people. Discover the historical side of Milan with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Milan Our excursion starts at the Piazza del Duomo. Learn about how the city has grown and changed over time. From visiting the churches to discovering the history behind the Merchants Square or even the Duomo, discover unique sites that your ordinary tourist tour won’t show you. We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you want to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know and I will adjust the itinerary for you!