Monumental cemetery of Bergamo, Cemetery and national heritage monument in Borgo Palazzo, Bergamo, Italy.
The monumental cemetery features a grand entrance with a famedio structure shaped like a truncated pyramid and two rectilinear wings connected by decorated colonnades.
The cemetery opened in 1896 under architect Ernesto Pirovano's design, consolidating three earlier burial grounds from S. Lucia, Valverde, and S. Maurizio into one location.
The cemetery holds tombs of notable figures including writers, musicians, and politicians, with sculptures and artworks by artists such as Attilio Nani and Giacomo Manzù.
Located at Piazzale Del Cimitero 21 in Bergamo, the cemetery requires advance contact for visitors needing motor, visual, hearing, or cognitive assistance.
This cemetery was the first structure in Bergamo to incorporate reinforced concrete in its construction, marking a technological advancement in local architecture.
Location: Bergamo
Inception: 1896
Architects: Ernesto Pirovano
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Address: Piazzale del Cimitero 21
GPS coordinates: 45.69815,9.68970
Latest update: May 23, 2025 17:04
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