#12: The Remarkable Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery in Madrid
Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery in Madrid encompasses 4 million graves, surpassing the city’s living population. This vast burial ground is a profound reminder of time’s passage and the extensive land dedicated to our deceased.
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Serving as Madrid’s principal burial ground from 1884 to 1973, Our Lady of Almudena became essentially the sole cemetery for Madrid’s populace starting in the 1920s. The sheer scale of the cemetery reflects not only the city’s rich history but also the cultural significance placed on honoring and remembering the departed, shaping the landscape and identity of Madrid for generations.