British Cemetery, Madrid

Name: British Cemetery
Address: Comanadante Fontanes 7, Madrid, Spain

#206 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The British Cemetery in Madrid was opened in 1854 in the Carabanchel district of Madrid, Spain, and the first burials took place that year. Few burials take place in the cemetery today because it is full, but there is provision for the interment of cremated remains. ()

Local name: Cementerio británico de Madrid Established: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 40°23'42"N, 3°43'22"W

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Comanadante Fontanes 7Carabanchel (San Isidro)Madrid Spain

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Day trips

British Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Rastro, Estadio Vicente Calderón, Palacio Vistalegre, Monument to Eloy Gonzalo.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Monuments and statues
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1700s place of worship with painted dome
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Baroque architecture, Pedro de Ribera, Bridge
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Commemorative gate completed in 1827
Puerta de Toledo, Madrid
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Cemetery
Cementerio de San Justo, Madrid
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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Street
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to British Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include San Isidro, Madrid (3 min walk), Comillas, Madrid (13 min walk), Estadio Vicente Calderón, Madrid (13 min walk), Puente de Toledo, Madrid (13 min walk).

How to get to British Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to British Cemetery:

Bus

Gral. Ricardos - Comandante Fontanes • Lines: 118, 119, 34, 35, N26 (2 min walk)

Metro

Urgel • Lines: L5 (6 min walk)
Marqués de Vadillo • Lines: L5 (10 min walk)

Train

Pirámides (21 min walk)
Laguna (31 min walk)