Cementerio Municipal de la Purísima Concepción, Melilla

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Cementerio Municipal de la Purísima Concepción, Melilla

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Cementerio Municipal de la Purísima Concepción, Melilla, Municipal and Catholic cemetery in Melilla, Spain.

The cemetery contains 36 courtyards with numerous tombs and historical mausoleums, including dedicated sections for military personnel and prominent local families.

The cemetery construction began in December 1890 under engineer Eligio Suza's project, and opened its gates on January 1, 1892.

The Pantheon of Heroes and Pantheon Margallo stand as memorials to those who fell during the Margallo War of the 1890s.

The cemetery underwent renovations between 2019 and 2020, adding a plaza in front of the façade and installing a ramp at the main entrance.

The first burial at the cemetery was Francisco López López, a four-month-old child, marking the beginning of this important Melilla institution.

Location: Melilla

Official opening: January 1, 1892

GPS coordinates: 35.29978,-2.94004

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:36

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