Colon Cemetery
Quietly and peacefully , history and architecture combines to present a fascinating visit at the Colon Cemetery . Since its construction was completed in 1886 , over 800,000 graves , including the grave of the Spanish architect who designed and supervised its construction , Calixto Arellano de Loira y Cardoso , lies within its 140 acres . Elaborate tombs , marble sculptures , ornate crypts , family vaults and monuments honouring firefighters and baseball greats in varying styles - renaissance to neoclassical to art deco , adds to its fascination . Many graves tell its own story so it is easy to wander throughout the cemetery , with or without a guide .
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