Monumental cemetery of Bergamo

The monumental cemetery is a burial ground and Italian national heritage site featuring a grand entrance and a famedio structure shaped like a truncated pyramid. Two rectilinear wings connected by decorated colonnades form the main architectural composition.

The site opened in 1896 under architect Ernesto Pirovano's design, consolidating three earlier burial grounds from S. Lucia, Valverde, and S. Maurizio into one location. This brought together scattered cemetery grounds into a single organized space.

The cemetery holds tombs of notable figures including writers, musicians, and politicians, decorated with sculptures and artworks by artists such as Attilio Nani and Giacomo Manzù. These creations turn the grounds into an open gallery where visitors can see works by some of Italy's respected artists.

The cemetery is located at Piazzale Del Cimitero 21 in Bergamo and welcomes visitors, though it is best to contact ahead if you need assistance with accessibility or mobility. This advance notice allows staff to prepare appropriate support for your visit.

The site was among the first structures in Bergamo to use reinforced concrete in construction, marking a technological leap in local building methods of that era. This modern technique was notable for the late 1800s when it was built.

Location: Bergamo

Inception: 1896

Architects: Ernesto Pirovano

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Address: Piazzale del Cimitero 21

GPS coordinates: 45.69860,9.69029

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02