Cemitério Monumental de Milão - Itália

History of the Cemetery, considered the largest open-air museum in Europe. The Monumental Cemetery is among the most important in Italy and Europe culturally. In 1837, the idea arose to establish a single, large cemetery in Milan to replace the numerous, unsanitary cemeteries scattered throughout the city. Besides hygiene concerns, there was a desire to provide dignified burials appropriate to the growing sense of piety toward the deceased and the cult of their memory. In 1860, the idea was realized in the plans of the new Municipality, which, aiming at urban redevelopment and the cultural enrichment of the city, launched a competition for the construction of the new Monumental Cemetery, intended to house both temporary and perpetual graves. The competition unfolded in several phases, and the winning design was presented by Carlo Maciachini (1818-1899). Born into humble origins, he moved to Milan, where he worked as a woodcarver and later studied architecture at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. At the end of 1863, Maciachini's project was definitively approved, and construction began immediately. On November 2, 1866, the Cemetery, although still architecturally incomplete, was opened for burials and inaugurated with a solemn ceremony and a blessing ritual. Don't forget to like it, and if you enjoy content like this, subscribe, as we have new videos every week. #cemetery