Restoring the Legacy: Spain’s Sad Hill Cemetery Reinvigorates Iconic Film Location

Volunteers in Spain have restored the iconic Sad Hill Cemetery from the classic Western 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.' The project, spearheaded by a local cultural association, aims to transform it into a pilgrimage site for movie fans. The site features over 5,000 prop graves and has received significant funding for its renovation.

Volunteers in Northern Spain have restored the legendary Sad Hill Cemetery, featured in Sergio Leone's 1966 Western classic 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.' The initiative, launched by a local cultural association in 2015, seeks to make the site a pilgrimage destination for film enthusiasts.

The cemetery, located near Santo Domingo de Silos, now boasts over 5,000 prop graves. It served as the epic set during the U.S. Civil War, recreated with meticulous care with funds amounting to €50,000, primarily from the surrounding natural park.

The completion of the project was ceremoniously marked by reenactors and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the hundreds of locals who participated in the original production. This restored site aims to attract legions of fans, drawn by the film's indelible mark on cinematic history.

(With inputs from agencies.)