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Free night visits to discover Torrero Cemetery: dates and how to sign up

Walking through a cemetery at night is not a typical plan, but Zaragoza is offering the chance to do so for free over the coming weeks. Torrero Cemetery will open its doors for a series of guided night tours offering visitors the chance to learn about its origins, discover historic corners and explore the heritage of one of the most unique sites in the Aragonese capital.
Free night visits to discover Torrero Cemetery: dates and how to sign up

The activity, titled "A Visit to the Origins," is part of the special program organized by Zaragoza City Council for All Saints' Day. The tours will be led by Olga Larrubia and will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The visits will take place on October 23, 24, 25 and 30, as well as November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. This will give Zaragoza residents several opportunities to take part in an experience that aims to showcase the cemetery from a different perspective.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE NIGHT TOURS

The tours are completely free, but places are limited and prior registration is required through the Zaragoza City Council website. During the tour, participants will learn about the history of Torrero Cemetery and its importance as a heritage, cultural and memorial site for the city. In addition to the guided visits, the grounds offer four marked routes that can be completed independently. They focus on funerary art, notable figures, unforgettable women and historical memory, and are available between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

A SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY

The night tours are one of the activities included in the "We Are Also the City" program, through which Torrero Cemetery will host cultural events over the coming weeks. Highlights include a performance of "Don Juan Tenorio" on October 31, concerts and storytelling sessions on November 1, as well as several exhibitions inviting visitors to reflect on the passage of time and memory.

The initiative aims to bring citizens closer to a site that, beyond its funerary function, preserves an important part of Zaragoza's history.

About this article: Originally published in Spanish by AragonDigital.es and—following a selection process by our journalists—made available to the international audience of AragonDaily.com. Both newspapers belong to companies within the ARAGON DIGITAL GROUP.