Polèmik Conferences Visit Fossar de la Pedrera to Reflect on Historical Memory

The third edition of the Polèmik thought conferences includes a visit to the symbolic Barcelona site under the theme 'Thinking Against Oblivion'.

Image of the Fossar de la Pedrera in Barcelona.
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Image of the Fossar de la Pedrera in Barcelona.

The cultural digital publication Núvol highlights the visit to the Fossar de la Pedrera, part of the Polèmik thought conferences, taking place this Thursday, October 1st.

The third edition of the Polèmik conferences, organized by Casa Golferichs, explores different ways to address and transmit historical memory. Under the theme Thinking Against Oblivion, activities include debates, photography, cinema, theatre, and various participatory events.
The article from Núvol emphasizes the Fossar de la Pedrera as an essential memorial site, linked to the repression during the Civil War and the dictatorship. It also highlights its subsequent transformation into a place of dignity and remembrance.
This initiative underscores the role of cemeteries as fundamental spaces for preserving, understanding, and transmitting society's collective memory.
Based on information from the official source: Cementiris de Barcelona (CBSA) (28/09/2026)