English Cemetery of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, British burial site in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
The English Cemetery contains numerous stone monuments and Victorian-style graves spread across a carefully maintained landscape near the city center.
Founded in the early 19th century, this cemetery served British merchants and sailors who established commercial routes through the Canary Islands.
The cemetery reflects the strong British presence in the Canary Islands through its architecture, inscriptions, and the stories of international residents buried there.
Located at Calle Marconi 13, the cemetery welcomes visitors daily and offers guided tours that explain the historical connection between Britain and Gran Canaria.
A recent €91,000 restoration project, funded by the Canary Island Government, has preserved the cemetery's Gothic architectural elements and memorial stones.
Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Address: Calle Marconi, 13, 35015 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas 35016
GPS coordinates: 28.08909,-15.42056
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:15
Many European cemeteries function as more than burial grounds. They represent significant architectural and cultural sites that developed from the 18th through the 20th centuries, reflecting evolving burial traditions and social changes across this period. These spaces contain monumental sculptures, elaborate tombs and mausoleums created by leading artists and architects of their eras. Many also provide expansive green spaces suitable for walking and contemplation. This collection includes Vienna's Zentralfriedhof, final resting place of numerous composers, and Paris's Père Lachaise, where writers, artists and historical figures are buried. London's Highgate Cemetery features Victorian architecture and winding pathways. In Genoa, the Staglieno Monumental Cemetery spreads across multiple terraces with notable marble work. Zagreb's Mirogoj combines Austro-Hungarian design with Mediterranean elements, while Warsaw's Jewish Cemetery on Okopowa Street stands as an important record of Polish Jewish history. Additional sites include Gothenburg's Western Cemetery, Prague's Vyšehrad Cemetery housing Czech cultural figures, and Budapest's Kerepesi Cemetery serving as a national memorial. The collection also features Moscow's Novodevichy Cemetery, Copenhagen's Assistens Cemetery, and Barcelona's Montjuïc Cemetery. Notable mentions include Hamburg's Ohlsdorf Cemetery, one of the world's largest park cemeteries, and Romania's Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, recognized for its colorfully painted wooden crosses.
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