Dark Past of Barcelona – Private Walking Tour
Embark on a three-hour walking tour through Barcelona’s dark past, delving into the chilling history of the city. Begin at Gran Teatre del Liceu, a theater haunted by tragedy, including a devastating fire and a deadly anarchist attack. Visit the enigmatic Güell Palace, steeped in secrets and mystery. Wander along C/ de Joaquín Costa, a street with a haunting reputation and tales of the supernatural. Discover the eerie atmosphere of Mercat de Sant Antoni, once a site of public executions, now home to a bustling market. Explore Rocafort, a metro station rumored to be cursed, where apparitions are said to roam the platforms. Uncover the secrets of C/ d’Estruc, an alleyway with a medieval past. Experience the eerie energy of C/ dels Mirallers, where exorcisms were performed. Finally, immerse yourself in the haunting atmosphere of Mercat de Santa Caterina, standing on the grounds of a demolished convent and rumored to have witnessed dark occult practices.
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Gran Teatre del Liceu
Gran Teatre del Liceu, one of Barcelona's most significant theaters, has a tragic history. The theater stands on a site with a reputedly cursed past, once used for executions. Strangely enough, the theater was devastated by a massive fire only fourteen years after its construction, and later became the target of an anarchist attack in 1893, resulting in numerous casualties.
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Güell Palace
Palau Güell is situated on the site where a once-infamous haunted house, known as the "House of Fear" or Casa Ave Maria, stood. Locals who resided nearby reported hearing unending screams emanating from the house every night. The house, tainted by disturbing events, was eventually deserted by its owners who mysteriously vanished overnight. (Visit from outside)
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Carrer de Joaquín Costa
During the early 20th century in Barcelona, Enriqueta Martí, an accused serial killer, was believed to have committed heinous acts. It was said that she kidnapped impoverished children and exploited them for prostitution. Shockingly, she was rumored to have murdered her victims and utilized their blood to create remedies for tuberculosis, earning her the notorious moniker of the Vampire of Barcelona.
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Mercat de Sant Antoni
Mercat de Sant Antoni, another market constructed on a site with a haunting past, was previously employed for public hangings. Following the cessation of these executions, the location remained vacant for a considerable duration.
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Rocafort
Rocafort (L1) is a subway station that TMB employees fear being assigned to during nighttime hours. Due to a series of tragic suicides, including four occurring within a single month, it has gained a reputation as the haunted station. There have been reports of apparitions observed on the platform and even along the tracks.
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Carrer d’Estruc
Carrer d'Estruc is an enigmatic narrow street, conveniently located a short stroll away from Plaça de Catalunya. Its origins trace back to medieval Barcelona when it resided beyond the city's fortifications. During the 15th century, this very street was home to Astruc Sacanera, a renowned astrologer and sorcerer.
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Carrer dels Mirallers
Jacint Verdaguer, a renowned Catalan poet and author, took on the role of a priest in Vic at the young age of 25. However, at 41, he faced a personal turmoil, feeling consumed by self-centeredness and vanity, even after embarking on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It is believed that Verdaguer, alongside his companion Father Joaquim Piñol, conducted numerous exorcisms.
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Mercat de Santa Caterina
This bustling market now occupies the grounds where the Convent of Santa Caterina once stood, established in 1243. Unfortunately, the convent was demolished a year following the government's seizure of church properties in 1836. According to local legend, the site has a haunting tale attached to it, with claims of the devil manifesting before numerous witnesses during black masses conducted by witches.