Monument als Herois del 1809, War memorial in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain.
The Monument als Herois del 1809 features five bronze figures standing on a plinth, depicting condemned men before their execution by garrotte.
The memorial commemorates five martyrs who were executed in 1809 after organizing an uprising against French troops occupying Barcelona during the War of Spanish Succession.
Josep Llimona designed the bronze sculpture to represent individuals from different social classes, each dressed according to their status in society.
The monument stands 4.34 meters tall and is located in Plaça Garriga i Bachs, accessible by metro and bus transportation.
Ceramic tiles surrounding the monument illustrate the entry of Napoleonic troops into Barcelona, based on engravings by Bonaventura Planella.
GPS coordinates: 41.38358,2.17578
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:23
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