La Almudena Cemetery Madrid

La Almudena Cemetery in Madrid is the largest out of all the cemeteries in the country, and is also one of the biggest cemeteries in Western Europe. This cemetery has been in existence probably since 1884, as records show that this is the earliest date engraved on any of the grave markers. This was the main cemetery for the entire city of Madrid from 1884 until 1973. La Almudena Cemetery was the only cemetery for most of Madrid’s citizens from the 1920s on. Estimations reveal that about 5 million people are buried here. Those who come from far away to trace relatives from the information on grave markers will often book a discount hotel near La Almudena Cemetery in Madrid.