Botanical Funeral Tour

Explore the unique Botanical Funeral Tour offered by the Cemeteries of Barcelona and the Botanical Institute, an enlightening journey through the flora of the Montjuïc cemetery. This guided tour invites participants to discover the rich significance of the plants and trees that thrive within this tranquil resting place. Based on Celestí Barallat's 1885 work, 'Principles of Funeral Botany', the tour will educate you on how these elements contribute to the concept of a garden-like cemetery. Along the path, you will encounter some of the most remarkable funerary monuments that are rich in botanical symbolism, deeply rooted in our cultural attitudes towards death. This experience not only enriches your understanding of plants and their meanings but also sheds light on the artistic expressions of memorials, enhancing your appreciation for history, art, and nature intertwined in spaces of remembrance.