Sant Pere in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
The Murder of Sònia Rescalvo Zafra
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2022
1. The Murder of Sonia Rescalvo Zafra Marker
Nosaltres no ho oblidem.
On October 6, 1991 in this bandstand the transexual Sonia was murdered by fascism.
We will never forget.
Erected 1993 by Ajuntament de Barcelona, Coordinadora de Frentes de Liberación Homosexual del Estado Español (COFLHEE).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1991.
Location. 41° 23.345′ N, 2° 11.164′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Sant Pere. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barcelona, Cataluña 08003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glorieta de la Transsexual Sonia / Bandstand Dedicated to the Transsexual Sonia (a few steps from this marker); Barcelona Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Madrona Clarina y Colomer (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); “The Great Gypsy Roundup” / Baró Istardipé
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More about this marker. The marker is in the northern part of the park, by the bandstand, near the pond.
Also see . . .
1. Murder of Sonia Rescalvo Zafra (Wikipedia).
"Sonia Rescalvo Zafra (1946 – October 6, 1991) was a Spanish trans woman who was murdered by a group of neo-Nazis in the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona on 6 October 1991. Her murder is notable for being the first known case in Spain of a person being murdered for being transgender."(Submitted on June 3, 2022.)
2. How did a 30-year-old hate crime galvanize the trans rights movement? (YouTube, 4:16). Catalan News video on Sonia's murder, providing an overview of her life plus an explanation of how her murder has affected the trans rights movement in Barcelona. (Submitted on June 3, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2022
2. The Murder of Sonia Rescalvo Zafra Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, mounted to one of the decorative posts between the bench seating on the bandstand.
Additional keywords. lgbt lgbtq
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
