General information
Cementery Opening hours
From Monday to Sunday:
8.00 to 18.00
Office hours of Legal Services
From Monday to Friday:
7.50 to 15.00
Address and telephone number
Av. Icària, 204.
08005 Barcelona
Tel. 934.841.999
comunicacio@cbsa.cat
Public transport
Buses
26. Daily (Poblenou – Barri Congrés)
92. Daily (Gràcia – Pg. Marítim)
H16. Daily (Pg. Zona Franca – Fòrum)
V27. Daily (Pg. Marítim – Canyelles)
Metro
Line 4. Llacuna station (exit St. de la Ciutat de Granada)
Cultural Visiting hours
Free guided visit
1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
10:30 in Catalan
12:30 in Spanish
Telephone
932.251.661
Additional information
Map of the cemetery
Poblenou Day Route
The Poblenou Cemetery Route consists of a return to 19th century Barcelona, allowing us to discover a variety of monumental graves and resting places of some important figures from the period.
Poblenou Night Route
The visit is led by a guide in period costume who explains the cultural and historical highlights of the cemetrery with the help of actors who represent important figures in the history of Barcelona.
POBLENOU ROUTE
1st and 3th Sunday of each month
10:30 in Catalan
12:30 in Spanish
Cita prèvia: 934 841 999
History
Poblenou Cemetery was blessed by Bishop Pau Sitjar on April 15, 1819. Bishop Sitjar promoted the construction of the cemetery according to the neoclassic project designed by the Italian architect Antonio Ginesi (1789-1824).
Bishop Sitjar took was in charge of the project’s finances, and for this reason the administration of the cemetery belonged to the Church. It did not pass to the city until the end of the 19th century.
After several enlargements, the cemetery today consists of a gaden and 4 different departments separate from each other. The main entrance is flanked by two obeliscs with sculptures that symbolize faith and hope. The sculptures are the work of F. Pagès Serratosa. The portico at the entrances is crowned by an angel trumpeting the final judgement which was created in the workshop of the Vallmitjana brothers.
The Genesi project includes the first department. In this department there are two intersecting paths. At each of the four intersections of the paths, there are niches, pantheons and tombs. In the middle of the main path you can see the monument dedicated to the victims of the yellow fever which devasted Barcelona in 1821. At the end of this main path is the chapel.
The first enlargement ogf the cemtery resulted in what is now the second department, also know as “the eclectic” department. This department is situated behind the chapel. This enlargement was part of the project headed by Joan Nolla between 1849 and 1852. There are 120 chapel arches, the boardroom and monumental pantheons in diverse styles. These were commissioned by some of the most illustrious families in the city, mainly the new bourgeoisie who made their fortunes in Cuba.
The Poblenou Cemetery, also known as the Old or Eastern Cemetery, is now considered part of the city, although it was originally built outside of the city walls, next to the sea.
It was built with the aim of putting an end to parochial burials as the burials carried out in these areas, as a consequence of the high population density of Barcelona, proved to be a breeding ground for a great many epidemics. The first cemetery on this site was opened in 1775. However, the new site was destroyed in 1808 as a consequence of the French invasion. In addition, it did not find favour with the citizens of Barcelona at this time as it was outside of the city walls and therefore a long way from where they carried out their daily life.
Following the war with the French, the city underwent a period of major transformation. Colonial trade had reached its peak and manufacturing was subject to rapid industrialisation, leading to the emergence of new ways and customs.
Demographic growth along with the scarcity of land meant that parochial cemeteries were becoming increasingly unsanitary.
Sepultures
The cemeteries of Barcelona are spaces of memory and tranquility. Cementiris de Barcelona has tombs available to the different cemeteries of the city.
Services at Poblenou cementery
Cementiris de Barcelona is funerary company owned by the City of Barcelona. Our objectives are to bring the management of cemeteries and all their activity to users, improve customer service and provide quality services.
Events/Routes
As paradoxical as it seems, knowing death and its cultural and social manifestations is a good window into the life of any society. Aiming to help people see cemeteries as places full of history and life.
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