Peculiar
San Fernando Cemetery is the graveyard of Seville. Opened in the mid-nineteenth century, it has undergone remarkable changes during the last two decades as a result of the investments made by the gitano (Romani) population.
With unique artistic areas, some now in ruins, but which give a peculiar "romantic" flavour, the construction of mammoth pantheons-of very dubious artistic taste in the heart of the noble area of the cemetery, have devalued its monumental status. It has however, provided a very quaint folkloric dimension.
The best time to visit is November 1, All Saints Day. Thousands of people come to honour the dead with flowers, multiform wreaths –of various football teams, teddy bears, etc. - and colourful objects, bought in "one euro" stores.
