Fossar de les Moreres, Historic memorial site in Born district, Barcelona, Spain
Fossar de les Moreres is a red brick square adjacent to Santa Maria del Mar church, featuring a memorial space with an eternal flame. The plaza creates a quiet area where visitors can pause and reflect.
The site originally served as a cemetery for defenders who died during the 1714 Siege of Barcelona in the War of Spanish Succession. This period defined the deeper meaning the place holds for the region.
The site displays verses by Frederic Soler that speak to honor and loyalty, shaping how visitors experience the space. These words have made this place a symbol of remembrance for locals and travelers alike.
The plaza remains accessible year-round and welcomes visitors at any time. On September 11, Catalonia's National Day, the site becomes noticeably busier with crowds gathering to pay respects.
Architect Carme Fiol uncovered the original burial ground in 1989 by dismantling existing structures and redesigning the space with red bricks. This rediscovery allowed the place to reconnect with its true heritage.
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