Cementerio Municipal de la Purísima Concepción, Melilla

The Cementerio Municipal de la Purísima Concepción is a municipal and Catholic cemetery in Melilla featuring a organized layout with multiple courtyards where tombs and mausoleums are arranged throughout the grounds. The site includes dedicated sections for military personnel and families of local prominence.

Construction of the cemetery began in December 1890 under engineer Eligio Suza's design and opened on January 1, 1892, during a transformative period for Melilla. Today it houses monuments commemorating significant historical moments in the city's past.

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

Recent renovations completed between 2019 and 2020 added a plaza at the front entrance and installed a ramp for better accessibility. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes and come prepared for sunny weather or cooler conditions depending on the season.

The first burial at this cemetery was Francisco López López, a four-month-old child, marking the beginning of this important Melilla institution. This first interment shows how the site served as a place for all citizens from the very start.

Location: Melilla

Official opening: January 1, 1892

GPS coordinates: 35.29978,-2.94004

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47