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Centre Cultural La Model

Historical landmark · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample ·

Centre Cultural La Model

Historical landmark · la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample ·
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"La Model opened in 1904 as a new “model” prison. Built as a panopticon (a circular building where the cells, built in a ring around the outside of the circle, are visible from a single interior vantage point), it ensured that guards could surveil inmates at all times. During the Franco regime (1939–75), La Model was used to house thousands of political opponents, many of whom were executed in its courtyard. Shut down in 2017, the former penitentiary is now open to the public for tours (free on Fridays and Saturdays) and its courtyard has been turned into a public garden."

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Former prison now memorial space, offering tours and a public garden

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Carrer d'Entença, 155, L'Eixample, 08029 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

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Former prison now memorial space, offering tours and a public garden

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Carrer d'Entença, 155, L'Eixample, 08029 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

Centre Cultural La Model by null
Centre Cultural La Model by Photo by Angel Garcia
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