Cemetery in Galicia
The northwestern corner of the Iberian peninsula, around Santiago de Compostela, is also the westernmost point on the European mainland. ‘Finisterre’, or land´s end, is what the locals call this stretch of coast. The rocky cliffs and broad expanse of sea provided the inspiration for the granite cubes of this cemetery – they line the winding path like flotsam washed up by the tide. For a place of contemplation this site sloping down to the sea seems like the perfect spot. A harmonious architectural design, in tune with the natural surroundings, was important for a place where the living come to remember the dead. Each granite cube contains twelve graves; access to the interior is via a covered entrance which protects against the elements and provides the necessary privacy.
