Torrero Cemetery

Torrero Cemetery is a large burial ground with stone structures, mausoleums, and a grid-like layout that displays funerary art spanning different periods. The site contains numerous monumental graves and chapels arranged throughout the grounds, creating a complex landscape of carved monuments and memorial structures.

Founded in 1834 following a royal decree, this burial ground marked the shift from church burials to modern municipal cemeteries in Zaragoza. This change reflected new thinking about sanitation and organized burial practices.

The graves here feature sculptures and monuments created by regional artists who expressed the social divisions of 19th-century Zaragoza through their designs. Walking through, you see how families of different standing marked their burial sites with varying levels of artistic detail.

The cemetery is accessible by public transportation and open to visitors who want to explore the grounds at their own pace or join guided tours. It is easiest to visit during quieter hours when you can move between the graves without crowds.

Several mausoleums blend Neo-Gothic design elements with regional Aragonese decorative patterns in their stonework. This mix of European and local styles appears throughout many of the grave monuments on the grounds.

Location: Zaragoza

Location: Torrero-La Paz

Location: Torrero

Inception: 1834

GPS coordinates: 41.62139,-0.88689

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08