About the cemetery
The cemetery of Brihuega, dating back to the 19th century, is located within the Castle of La Peña Bermeja, the oldest building in the town. The castle was likely constructed between the 9th and 11th centuries, during the Caliphate era. From the parade ground (Prado de Santa María), the site is accessed through the Puerta del Rastrillo, located next to the apse of the Church of Santa María. This gate leads into the courtyard, now referred to as the upper cemetery.
The exact year of the castle’s construction is unknown. The cemetery was established in 1834, prompted by a cholera epidemic that broke out in August of that year. Its design has since been restored to reflect its original state. Today, the cemetery remains in active use.
Important figures in the cemetery
Among the notable individuals buried there are:
- Don Ramón Casas, a deputy and one of the main driving forces behind Brihuega's celebration of the 2nd Centenary of the Battle of Brihuega and Villaviciosa during the War of the Spanish Succession.
- Don Jesús Ruiz Pastor, a true patron of Brihuega in the 20th century, who was responsible for the construction of one of the town’s most emblematic buildings, la Plaza de Toros, among many other contributions.
- Don Valeriano Herrera, originally from Salamanca but a Brihuega local by marriage, to whom we owe the town’s largest photographic archive.
- Don Juan Elegido Millán, a magician and hypnotist born in Brihuega. A tireless collector of miniatures from around the world. His passion is reflected today in the Miniature Museum housed in the Convent of San José.
- Don Antonio Pareja Serrada, whose remains were recently brought to the Brihuega cemetery from Madrid's Almudena cemetery. Born in Brihuega in 1844, he was a provincial chronicler, historian, and devoted admirer of his hometown.
Cemetery address
Prado de Santa María19400 Brihuega
Spain
Basic data
Date of first burial: 1834Cemetery area: 3500 m2
Approximate number of graves: 650