Montjuïc Cemetery facts for kids
Montjuïc Cemetery, panoramic view
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| Details | |
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| Established | 1883 |
| Location | |
| Country | Spain |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Cementiris de Barcelona S.A. |
| Size | 57 acres (23 ha) |
| No. of graves | 150,000+ |
| No. of interments | 1,000,000+ |
Montjuïc Cemetery, known in Catalan as Cementiri del Sud-oest or Cementiri de Montjuïc, is a large cemetery. It is located on the rocky slopes of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Spain.
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History of Montjuïc Cemetery
The city of Barcelona opened this cemetery on March 17, 1883. It became the main cemetery for the city. Before this, the older cemetery at Poblenou was used.
Barcelona grew a lot during the 1800s. It became a major city in Catalonia and Spain. More people meant a greater need for burial places. So, a spot was chosen on Montjuïc hill. This area was away from new housing developments. The hill's steep slopes give the cemetery a special look. It has winding paths and terraced areas. These areas look out over the harbor and the sea.
The cemetery holds over one million burials. These include ashes and bodies. They are placed in 150,000 plots, niches, and special tombs called mausolea. A company called Cementiris de Barcelona S.A. manages the cemetery.
The cemetery also has one Commonwealth war grave. This is for Private Charles Hill. He was a soldier from the British Army who died in 1941 during World War II.
Art and Design of Monuments
The monuments in Montjuïc Cemetery show different art styles. The earliest ones look like classical or Gothic buildings. Later monuments, from the late 1800s, show the Art-Nouveau style.
In Catalonia, this style is called Modernisme. Many beautiful and unique designs can be seen here. They reflect the art movements of their time.
Notable People Buried Here
Many famous people are buried at Montjuïc Cemetery. Here are some of them:
- Isaac Albéniz (1860–1909): A talented pianist and composer.
- Victoria de los Ángeles (1923–2005): A famous opera singer.
- Jacint Verdaguer (1845–1902): A very important Catalan poet.
- Hans Beimler (1895–1936): A German politician.
- Joaquín Blume (1933–1959): A well-known gymnast.
- Francesc Cambó (1876–1947): A Catalan politician.
- Josep Carner (1884–1970): A poet, journalist, and translator.
- Ramon Casas (1866–1932): A famous artist.
- Ildefonso Cerdá (1815–1876): An architect who designed Barcelona's Eixample district.
- Lluís Companys (1882–1940): A former President of Catalonia.
- Buenaventura Durruti (1896–1936): A revolutionary figure during the Spanish Civil War.
- Antonio Escobar (1879–1940): An Army general.
- Jaume Ferran i Clua (1851–1929): A microbiologist.
- Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia (1859–1909): An educator.
- Joan Gamper (1877–1930): A Swiss football pioneer and club president.
- Àngel Guimerà (1845–1924): A writer.
- Francesc Macià (1859–1933): The first President of Catalonia.
- Pascual Madoz (1806–1870): A politician and statistician.
- Ana María Matute (1925–2014): A well-known writer.
- Raquel Meller (1888–1962): A famous singer and actress.
- Lluís Millet (1867–1941): A composer and musician.
- Joan Miró (1893–1983): A world-famous artist.
- Federico Mompou (1893–1987): A composer and pianist.
- Joan Salvat-Papasseit (1894–1924): A poet.
- Enric Prat de la Riba (1870–1917): A politician.
- Salvador Puig Antich (1948–1974): A revolutionary.
- Francisco de Paula Rius y Taulet (1833–1890): A politician and former mayor of Barcelona.
- Montserrat Roig (1946–1991): A writer.
- Constantino Romero (1947–2013): A TV and radio host and actor.
- Carlos Ruiz Zafón (1964–2020): A popular novelist.
- Santiago Rusiñol (1861–1931): A painter, poet, and playwright.
- Josep Maria de Sagarra (1894–1961): A writer.
- Ricardo Zamora (1901–1978): A famous Spanish footballer.
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Montjuïc Cemetery
See also
In Spanish: Cementerio de Montjuic para niños
- Burials at Montjuïc Cemetery
- Poblenou Cemetery
