“A salasso,” someone muttered, the word hanging heavy in the air as we stand before the gates of the Cimitero Nuovo di Trezzano sul Naviglio. It seems an odd sentiment for a place of rest, wouldn’t you agree? But this cemetery, my friends, holds a story as intriguing as any you’ll find within the city walls of Milan. The Cimitero Nuovo, unlike its grander, older counterparts, whispers a more recent history, one tinged with a touch of irony and, dare I say, scandal. In 2021, a seemingly simple land deal took place involving an area near the cemetery, on Via Fucini. The municipality, believing the land to be “useless”, sold it for a song – a mere 40,000 euros. However, this “useless” land held a secret, a hidden truth buried beneath the surface – it was heavily contaminated with asbestos. What appeared to be a boon for the city coffers quickly turned into a costly affair. The buyer, upon discovering this toxic secret, took legal action. The result? The city was ordered to pay a hefty sum of over 600,000 euros in damages and cleanup costs. What a blow! A stark reminder, perhaps, that even in death and remembrance, life’s complexities have a way of weaving themselves into the narrative. The Cimitero Nuovo, with its unexpected tale of misfortune, urges us to remember that appearances can be deceiving. Sometimes, what lies beneath the surface holds more weight than what we see.
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