Cemitério dos Prazeres (Prazeres Cemetery)
Cemitério dos Prazeres
Historic Lisbon cemetery, home to Europe's largest private mausoleum, offering beautiful views.

📜 Founded in 1833 after a cholera epidemic, this historic cemetery in western Lisbon is known for its monumental mausoleums.
🔍 It is considered one of the most beautiful and famous cemeteries in the world.

Why Go

🏰 Europe's largest private mausoleum (Palmela Mausoleum)
vistas over Alcântara Vale, 25th of April Bridge, and Tagus river
⚰️ Resting place for many important Portuguese personalities, including Fernando Pessoa and Amália Rodrigues
🖼️ Rich with symbolism and art, showcasing beautiful funerary works

Tips

💡 Free guided tours, maps, and flyers available from the Municipality of Lisbon.
🚃 Located at the last stop of the famous 28 Tram.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9am to 5pm.

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