Cemetery of San Rafael y San Roque, Historic cemetery in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The cemetery comprises a Catholic section with ornate mausoleums and a Protestant section with simple vertical gravestones featuring biblical motifs and Celtic crosses.
Built in 1811 during a yellow fever epidemic, this burial ground expanded from 1,901 to 3,205 square meters by 1886 to accommodate the growing population.
The cemetery grounds contain numerous marble sculptures, decorated mausoleums, and architectural elements that reflect 19th-century Spanish funerary traditions.
The cemetery stopped operations in 1916 after Santa Lastenia cemetery opened, and now requires extensive restoration work to preserve its historical structures.
The Protestant section, known as La Chercha, occupies 12% of the total area and sits at a higher elevation than the Catholic portion.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
GPS coordinates: 28.46228,-16.25422
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
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