Cementerio de San Justo facts for kids
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The Cementerio de San Justo, also called Sacramental de San Justo, is a famous cemetery in Madrid, Spain. It's close to another cemetery called Cementerio de San Isidro. You can find it in the Carabanchel area, between two streets: Paseo de la Ermita del Santo and Vía Carpetana. The main entrance is at 70 Paseo de la Ermita del Santo.
History of the Cemetery
Building the Cementerio de San Justo started in 1846. It was finished quickly, by August 1847. When it first opened in 1847, it only had one main area. This area was called the San Miguel Courtyard. Inside this courtyard, there is a chapel. The chapel has a statue of San Miguel, which came from an old Franciscan convent.
Famous People Buried Here
This cemetery is the final resting place for many well-known Spanish people. These include artists, writers, and singers.
- Mariano José de Larra (1809–1837): He was a Spanish writer and journalist. He wrote during the Romantic period, which was a time when people focused on feelings and imagination.
- Elena Fortún (1886–1952): She was a Spanish author. She is best known for writing books especially for children.
- Ramón Gómez de la Serna (1888–1963): He was a Spanish writer and playwright. He was also a leader in the avant-garde movement, which meant he liked new and experimental ideas in art.
- Carmen Conde (1907–1996): She was a Spanish poet. Her poems are still read and loved today.
Gallery
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San Isidro Cemetery (left) and Cemenerio de San Justo (right) around 1928
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This is the Capilla-panteón of the Campuzano-Querol family. It was built around 1885 in a style called Neogothic, which looks like older Gothic churches.
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This is the tomb where Mariano José de Larra and Ramón Gómez de la Serna are buried in the Cementerio de San Justo.
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See also
In Spanish: Cementerio de San Justo para niños
