Secrets of the Monumental Cemetery
Overview of the tour in Milan
1) Main entrance to the Monumental Cemetery: A historical introduction will be made and a map of the site will be described
2) Famedio: all those buried in the House of Worthy Fame, who contributed to the greatness of Milan, primarily Alessandro Manzoni
3) Western upper galleries and terraces: Here we will discover the family tombs of great entrepreneurs, such as Volonté Vezzoli, Carcano di Bregnano or the Elisi family
4) Hemicycle: description of the monument created by BBPR dedicated to the victims of the Nazi concentration camps
5) Main Avenue: We will dwell on some beautiful graves, such as the one in memory of Isabella Casati and the Besenzanica Family
6) Ward VII: We will learn about the history of Maestro Arturo Toscanini and his beloved ones
7) Ward XII: where Mr. and Mrs. Goglio rest under the iconic "Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro
8) Crematorium Temple: the place where cremations were carried out for Milan's Monumental Cemetery
9) Necropolis: We will admire the majestic shrine of the Bernocchi Family
10) West Avenue: It will be the turn of the legendary Campari Family
11) Rione I: We will learn the secrets of the Falck and Bocconi families
This activity includes:
- Monumental Cemetery
- Tempio crematorio
On arrival
The Monumental Cemetery is located near Garibaldi Station and can be reached by subway: Lilla line M4, Monumentale stop.
Alternatively, streetcar 10 stops right in front of the Cemetery, but streetcars 2, 4, 12, 14 and bus 70 also stop near the site.
Things to note
It is recommended to show up 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
Secrets of Milan. City center tour with a professional guide
Italian
2h 30min
