Saint Isidore Cemetery | |
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Cementerio de San Isidro | |
Alternative names | Pontifical and Royal Sacramental Arch-confraternity of St Peter, St Andrew, St Isidore and of the Immaculate Conception |
Etymology | Saint Isidore the Farmer |
General information | |
Status | Active cemetery |
Type | Cemetery |
Architectural style | Various |
Address | Calle Ermita del Santo 78 |
Town or city | Madrid |
Country | Spain |
Coordinates | 40°24′03″N 3°43′40″W / 40.40083°N 3.72778°W |
Construction started | 1811 |
Inaugurated | 1811 |
Owner | Archicofradía Sacramental de San Pedro San Andrés y San Isidro |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 120,000 m2 (1,300,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | José Llorente |
Website | |
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Saint Isidore Cemetery is a monumental cemetery in the Spanish capital Madrid. Its first courtyard was erected in 1811 and new expansions were added throughout the 19th Century. Its central courtyard, called "Patio de la Concepción" (Conception courtyard) boasts a notable group of mausolea. This cemetery is the resting place of many famous Spaniards, including artists, politicians and poets.