Prazeres Cemetery, Historical cemetery in Estrela, Portugal
The cemetery covers 30 acres of land with parallel pathways lined by cypress trees, providing views of the Tagus River and April 25 Bridge.
Established in 1833 during a cholera outbreak in Lisbon, the cemetery was initially named Western Cemetery of Lisbon before becoming Prazeres Cemetery.
The grounds contain numerous mausoleums adorned with neoclassical, romantic, art nouveau, and art deco sculptures that represent Portuguese architectural evolution.
Visitors can access the cemetery daily from October through April between 9:00 and 17:00, and from May through September between 9:00 and 18:00.
The cemetery houses Europe's largest private tomb, the Mausoleum of Pedro de Sousa Holstein, Duke of Palmela, constructed in 1849.
Location: Estrela
Inception: 1833
Official opening: 1833
Opening Hours: outubro-abril 09:00-17:00; maio-setembro 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 38.71402,-9.16999
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:22
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