The Haunted Montjuïc Cemetery in Barcelona

Montjuïc Cemetery, Barcelona’s most hauntingly beautiful burial ground is believed to be haunted. Both famous spiritualists, serial killers and the cemetery’s own ghost reside on this hill in their afterlife.

As night falls, the tombstones cast eerie shadows, and whispers of ghostly legends become louder. Beyond the grave, Montjuïc Cemetery holds tales of tragic love, mysterious apparitions, and restless spirits that continue to captivate both locals and tourists alike. This historical cemetery, nestled on a hill overlooking the vibrant city, is not only a final resting place for the departed but also a portal to a world where the supernatural meets reality.

Montjuïc Cemetery, located on the rocky slopes of the Montjuïc hill overlooking the industrial port of Barcelona towards the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the largest cemeteries in the city. Established in 1883, it is a maze of streets and alleys, where history intertwines with the supernatural.

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The cemetery holds great significance for the locals, as it serves as the final resting place for many notable figures in Barcelona’s history and there are now over a million burials and cremation ashes in the cemetery. From politicians and artists to writers and musicians, the cemetery houses the remains of those who have left an indelible mark on the city. The grandeur of the mausoleums and gravestones reflects the prominence of the individuals buried within.

The Ghost of Morrot on the Montjuïc Cemetery

As the sun sets over Montjuïc Cemetery, a sense of eeriness fills the air. Whispers of ghostly legends and mysterious apparitions echo through the silent corridors. The Montjuïc Cemetery in Sants-Montjuïc in Barcelona is said to be haunted. One of the most chilling tales revolves around the infamous “Ghost of Morrot.” Legend has it that the ghosts roamed the grounds in mourning.

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There is the Dalmau de Queral i Codina who was the Count of Santa Coloma. He was the viceroy of Catalonia and got caught up in the revolt of the Reapers in 1640. An angry mob got hold of him and he was lynched at the foot of the hill of the cemetery. His legend is known as the Ghost of Morrot and he is thought to be haunting the cemetery.

The Grave of Ms Amalia Domingo Soler

There are many curious graves at the cemetery, among them you can for instance find the grave of Enriqueta Marti, otherwise known as The Vampire of the Raval for her crimes.

Montjuïc Cemetery, Barcelona's most hauntingly beautiful burial ground is believed to be haunted. Both famous spiritualists, serial killers and the cemetery's own ghost reside on this hill in their afterlife. — **Montjuïc Cemetery:** The haunted cemeteries in Barcelona holds many graves that are said to have strange things happening to them. Many notorious and people with ties to the occult and paranormal are buried her, among them, many from the spiritualist community.

One of the strange graves you can find walking to the Vial Sant Jaume on the Agrupacio XI on tomb NO. 35. In this place, Ms. Amalia Domingo Soler has her final resting place. She was a writer, women rights activist as well as a medium in the late 1800s.

Soler was famous for her channeling of a Father Germano, a ghost that had come to her and acted as her spiritual guide.

After she died she was buried on a plot of land for people that didn’t really morally align with the times. It was a place for anarchists and working class advocates. It was also where they buried executed people as well as Jews. The very name Montjuïc means Mountain of the Jews in old Catalan.

The Grave of Spiritist Jose Maria Fernandes Colavida

Interestingly, Ms. Soler’s grave is located in close proximity to another spiritist, Jose Maria Fernandes Colavida. Together, their graves create an atmosphere of otherworldly energy, drawing paranormal enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.

It is claimed by those that visit the place, the graves around that area are often said to appear more cracked and disarranged than they should.