Visit to Prazeres Cemetery

GUIDED WALK AROUND THE PRAZERES CEMETERY, LISBON

 Saturday, 17^th September, 2022, at 11.00

An expert guide will lead us on a walking tour of the Prazeres Cemetery (Cemitério dos Prazeres), one of the largest cemeteries in Lisbon. It is located at the western end of the bairro of Campo de Ourique and is considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous cemeteries in the world. The cemetery was founded in 1833 after the outbreak of cholera in the city, at the same time as the Alto de São João Cemetery to the east of Lisbon. The cemetery comprises mainly mausoleums, including the mausoleum of the Dukes of Palmela, which is the largest mausoleum in Europe, which we shall visit. The Prazeres Cemetery is the resting place of many famous personalities, including prime ministers and presidents of Portugal, notable literary figures, famous cultural figures, and the Portuguese nobility.  

This activity is outdoors and will last approximately 1.5 hrs. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Maximum 20 participants, with participation being limited to members and their guests..

Meeting point: the western end of Rua Saraiva de Carvalho entrance, next to the terminus of the Number 28 tram.

Parking: there is plenty of paid parking nearby.

Price: €5.00 – payable on the day

CONFIRMATION

Please confirm your participation by E-mail to library@bhsportugal.org by Wednesday, 14^th Sept, with the following:

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