Poblenou Cemetery Tour
By Charlotte Stace
Barcelona's cemeteries have some fascinating stories to tell, and Poblenou Cemetery is one of the best places to discover them. Opened in the late 18th century and then later rebuilt in the early 1800s, it’s one of the city's oldest cemeteries, filled with mausoleums and monuments that offer a glimpse into the past.
This daytime guided tour takes us through 200 years of history, following a route of 30 tombs and monuments. Beginning with the cemetery's origins in 1775 and ending with the Universal Exhibition of 1888, the walk explores 19th-century Barcelona through the lives of the people buried here. You’ll get to find out more about the wealthy families, influential figures and changing social customs that helped shape the city.
It's the perfect day out for anyone interested in history, architecture or discovering a less familiar side of the city.