| Cimitero di San Michele | |
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 Aerial view of the island and cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1807 |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Type | Multidenominational Christian, predominantly Catholic |
| Owned by | City of Venice |
| Website | Official website |
| Find a Grave | Cimitero di San Michele |
The San Michele Cemetery (Italian: Il cimitero di San Michele) has been Venice’s principal cemetery since its creation in 1807. The cemetery is located on the island of Isola di San Michele between Venice and Murano. In addition to the main consecrated Catholic burial ground, there are separate Protestant and Eastern Orthodox sections catering to non-Catholics. The Jewish cemetery of Venice, however, is located on the island of Lido. Both the cemetery and the island are named after the church of San Michele in Isola built in the 15th century on the island, dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel.