Saint Isidore Cemetery

Saint Isidore Cemetery
Cementerio de San Isidro
Alternative names	Pontifical and Royal Sacramental Arch-confraternity of St Peter, St Andrew, St Isidore and of the Immaculate Conception
Etymology	Saint Isidore the Farmer
General information
Status	Active cemetery
Type	Cemetery
Architectural style	Various
Address	Calle Ermita del Santo 78
Town or city	Madrid
Country	Spain
Coordinates	40°24′03″N 3°43′40″W / 40.40083°N 3.72778°W / 40.40083; -3.72778
Construction started	1811
Inaugurated	1811
Owner	Archicofradía Sacramental de San Pedro San Andrés y San Isidro
Affiliation	Catholic Church
Technical details
Floor area	120,000 m2 (1,300,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	José Llorente
Website
www.cementeriodesanisidro.com

Saint Isidore Cemetery is a monumental cemetery in the Spanish capital Madrid. Its first courtyard was erected in 1811 and new expansions were added throughout the 19th Century. Its central courtyard, called "Patio de la Concepción" (Conception courtyard) boasts a notable group of mausolea. This cemetery is the resting place of many famous Spaniards, including artists, politicians and poets.