These are the 10 Most Famous Graves in the World

What do the Catholic Monarchs, Shakespeare, and Elvis Presley have in common? The graves of these iconic figures are among the most visited in the world, alongside others like Michael Jackson and Walt Disney. The fame and recognition of these individuals have turned their final resting places into genuine pilgrimage sites for their fans.

Thus, the tour and excursion company, Civitatis, has compiled a list of the most famous graves on the planet:

After the death of the singer known as the King of Rock in August 1977, his body was taken to Forest Hills Cemetery in Memphis. However, an attempted theft led to the grave being moved to Graceland, where the artist lived for the last twenty years of his life.

Moreover, by opening Graceland to the public, the family of the King of Rock achieved two goals: solving several financial problems and creating a unique temple in the world to preserve the legacy of Elvis Presley. It is estimated that around 650,000 people visit this place each year, making it one of the best "musical attractions" in the world.

The grave of the famous writer is located in his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. This British town, situated on the banks of the River Avon, has numerous tourist attractions dedicated to its most illustrious figure, such as the birthplace of the author of Romeo and Juliet or Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, the place where one of the world's most famous writers studied. Of course, it is also possible to visit the Holy Trinity Church cemetery, where the grave of William Shakespeare is located, along with an epitaph that, according to legend, was written by him.

His passing in 2009 left the music world in shock, but Michael Jackson's legacy lives on, and his fans continue to pay tribute to him year after year. One of the most famous graves in the world belongs to the King of Pop, whose remains rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. The mausoleum is notable for its noble materials, including marble, gold, and silver, which raised the cost of this resting place to nearly $900,000.

Lakeview Cemetery in Capitol Hill, Seattle, is also heavily visited, as it is the final resting place of Bruce Lee. The actor, famous for his mastery of martial arts, passed away at the young age of 32 but remains an icon among cinema lovers today. Bruce rests alongside his son Brandon, who also died young after being accidentally shot while filming a scene for the movie The Crow.

Christopher Columbus, El Cid, and Goya are some of the many illustrious figures buried with honors in Spain. Any of them could claim the top spot among the most famous graves in this country. However, the Royal Chapel of Granada stands out for its historical value, where the mortal remains of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon are located.

Although the Alhambra of Granada is the city's most popular monument, attracting over 4.5 million tourists annually, the Cathedral is worth a visit. Its Royal Chapel, in Gothic style, is one of the main tourist attractions of the temple. The tomb houses the graves of the Catholic Monarchs and their heir, Joanna I of Castile, along with her husband, Philip the Handsome.

The American cemetery of Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City also sees significant tourist foot traffic seeking the grave of Frank Sinatra. The singer, popularly known as The Voice, rests under an epitaph that states 'the best is yet to come.' According to reports, the singer was buried with a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes.

Another one of the most famous graves in the world is that of the singer who popularized reggae music around the globe. In fact, it is one of the main tourist attractions in Jamaica, located in Nine Mile. There, Bob Marley, the performer of iconic songs like No Woman, No Cry, Is This Love, and Redemption Song, was born and rests.

Is Walt Disney really frozen? No, he is not. Walter Elias Disney rests in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the same cemetery where Michael Jackson's grave is located.

Curiously, the remains of the famous filmmaker were not frozen but cremated. The origin of the myth may be due to the public's desire to keep a mind like Disney's alive. The confusion may also stem from some statements made by the director of the now-defunct Cryonics Society of California, who claimed that Walt wanted to be frozen after his death.

The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1963 left half of the world in shock. Many mysteries still surround this homicide, which has contributed to further elevating the figure of this American politician. Perhaps for this reason, the place where his remains rest can be described as one of the most visited graves in the world.

Many tourists travel to Washington D.C. and dedicate at least a few hours to visit Arlington National Cemetery, where this politician rests alongside 400,000 soldiers, veterans of wars such as Iraq and Afghanistan, the Korean conflict, or World War I and II. It is indeed the largest military cemetery in the country.

The leader of the band The Doors is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, alongside other singers like Edith Piaf and painters like Max Ernst. This American rock star's grave is the most visited area of the cemetery, a place where his fans continue to pay tribute to this rock star half a century after his passing.