San Justo Cemetery

Cementerio de San Justo is a historic cemetery in Madrid, located in the Carabanchel district right next to the well-known Cementerio de San Isidro. The burial ground sits between Paseo de la Ermita del Santo and Vía Carpetana, with its main entrance at number 70 of that same promenade. The site is known under two names — officially as Cementerio de San Justo, though it is also historically referred to as Sacramental de San Justo, reflecting the old custom of naming Madrid's parish cemeteries "sacramental."

Where exactly is the cemetery located?

Sitting in Carabanchel, one of Madrid's southern districts, San Justo directly neighbors Cementerio de San Isidro — a cemetery formerly known as San Pedro and San Andrés. This proximity is no coincidence: this part of the city has long served as Madrid's main cemetery district, gathering several sacramental cemeteries along a single stretch of Paseo de la Ermita del Santo. The site's approximate coordinates are 40.404°N, 3.726°W, placing it in an easily reachable part of Carabanchel, not far from central Madrid.

How does it differ from the neighboring Cementerio de San Isidro?

Although the two cemeteries lie close together and are sometimes confused, San Justo and San Isidro are separate burial grounds with distinct names and histories. San Isidro, which borders San Justo, previously carried the name San Pedro and San Andrés — itself a sign of how the names and parish affiliations of Madrid's cemeteries shifted over time. Having several sacramental cemeteries clustered in one area is a characteristic feature of the historic urban layout of southern Madrid.

How do you get to the site?

The cemetery's entrance is located at Paseo de la Ermita del Santo, number 70. The promenade itself, named after the nearby Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida (commonly known as Ermita del Santo), serves as a natural landmark for visitors. The other boundary of the grounds runs along Vía Carpetana, one of the more important arteries in this part of Carabanchel, making the site reachable both on foot and by public transport serving the area.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cementerio de San Justo the same as Sacramental de San Justo? Yes, these are two names for the same place — Sacramental de San Justo is the historical designation, still used interchangeably with Cementerio de San Justo.

Which district of Madrid is the cemetery in? It is located in Carabanchel, in the southern part of the city.

Does the cemetery border any other burial grounds? Yes, it directly borders Cementerio de San Isidro, formerly known as San Pedro and San Andrés.

Where is the main entrance? At Paseo de la Ermita del Santo 70, between that promenade and Vía Carpetana.

What are the cemetery's coordinates? Approximately 40.4039°N, 3.7261°W.