Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Catalan Flag raised

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 29, 2022

1. Catalan Flag raised Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En homenatge a la bandera hissada pel
President
Lluís Companys
el dia 23 d'agost de 1936

(English translation:)

In tribute to the flag raised by President Lluís Companys on August 23, 1936.

Erected 2011 by Ajuntament de Barcelona.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 1936.

Location. 41° 21.868′ N, 2° 9.994′ E. Marker is in Barcelona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Montjuïc. Marker can be reached from Carrer del Castell. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barcelona, Cataluña 08038, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Ciutat Bombardejada / The Bombardment of the City (a few steps from this marker); Montjuic Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); El Pont d’accés i la façana / The Entrance Bridge and the Façade (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Méchain Etablí les Coordenades de Barcelona / Méchain Establishes the Coordinates of Barcelona (about 90 meters

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away); La torre de guaita / The Watchtower / La torre vigia / La tour de guet (about 90 meters away); El juidici del President Lluís Companys / The Trial of President Lluís Companys (about 120 meters away); El pati d’armes o quadrat / The parade ground or courtyard (about 120 meters away); El baluard de Sant Carles / The Sant Carles Bastion / El baluarte de Sant Carles (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barcelona.

More about this marker. The marker is on the upper level of Montjuïc Castle, on the northeast corner.

Also see . . . The Castle during the Second Republic and the Civil War (Ajuntament de Barcelona).

Excerpt: On 23 August 1936, the Committee of Antifascist Militias took possession of the Castle. With the aim of making this change of occupancy visible, a symbolic act was organised in which the parade ground became the Plaça de la Llibertat (Liberty Square), a sign was hung at the entrance with the motto “Order, serenity and discipline”, and the Catalan flag was raised in a ceremony led by President Lluís Companys.

(Submitted on February 16, 2023.)

Catalan Flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 29, 2022

2. Catalan Flag and Marker

Catalan Flag raised Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 29, 2022

3. Catalan Flag raised Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.