A journey through 19th-century Barcelona. Poblenou Cemetery hosts a guided tour of its pantheons and notable figures. The experience reconstructs two centuries of history, from the site's inauguration in 1775 to the 1888 Universal Exposition. The route covers 30 marked tombs.
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The walk is ideal for understanding the urbanism and society of Barcelona at the time.
Practical info
September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6 and July 4: at 10.30 h · General admission: 10 € (+ booking fee) — Catalan September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20 and July 18 — Spanish
The venue
Cementiri Poblenou
Neoclassical urban narrative.
Poblenou Cemetery, at Avinguda d'Icària 204, is Barcelona's first cemetery built outside the city walls. Opened in 1775 and rebuilt in 1819 by architect Antonio Ginesi after its destruction by Napoleonic troops, its original neoclassical design incorporated Egyptian influences and a symmetrical layout. Over time, the 19th-century bourgeoisie, especially after an expansion in 1849, transformed parts of the grounds with monumental pantheons showcasing eclectic and modernist styles. This Sant Martí landmark is the final resting place for illustrious Catalan figures, offering a narrative of Barcelona's urban evolution through its funerary architecture, highlighted by works like 'The Kiss of Death'.
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