The special feature of this small cemetery lies in the fact that it offers access to the Roman Cisterns, which are partially located under the cemetery.
About the cemetery
The Municipal Cemetery of Monturque, also known as San Rafael Cemetery, is situated between the Parish of San Mateo and the Local Historical Museum, on the highest point of the hill where the town is located.
It is the only cemetery in Spain that houses an archaeological site within its grounds, offering access to Roman Cisterns partially located beneath its subsoil.
The cemetery was closed at the beginning of 2007 due to lack of space, as it was impossible to create new niches without risking damage to the Roman Cisterns. Consequently, a new cemetery, San José Cemetery, was built on the outskirts of the town in the area known as "El Cañuelo," next to the A-45 Córdoba-Málaga highway.
Management address
City Council of MonturquePaseo de San Mateo S/N
14930 Monturque
Spain