Spain
Which of the following is a famous dark tourism site in Spain?
A) Park Güell in Barcelona
B) Belchite
C) Alhambra of Granada
D) Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
B) Belchite, the ghost town destroyed in the Civil War.
💡 Curiosity: The ruins of Belchite have been used in horror movies because the town has been left exactly as it was after the war.
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In which city is the Père Lachaise Cemetery located?
Paris, France.
💡 Fun fact: Famous people buried there include Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf.
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Which nuclear disaster became one of the main dark tourism destinations of the 21st century?
Chernobyl, in Ukraine.
💡 Fun fact: After the HBO series Chernobyl (2019), visitor numbers rose by about 40%.
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What is “dark tourism”?
Tourism in places associated with death, tragedy, or suffering.
💡 Fun fact: The term was coined by Lennon and Foley in 1996.
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Who is the best teacher ever?
La Bea ;)
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3. Which place is considered the modern origin of dark tourism?
a) Auschwitz (Poland)
b) Ground Zero (USA)
c) Waterloo (Belgium)
d) Chernobyl (Ukraine)
c) Waterloo (Belgium).
💡 Fun fact: Since the 19th century, Europeans have visited the battlefield of Waterloo as a historical tourism site.
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Which American event led to the creation of the memorial site known as “Ground Zero”?
The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
💡 Fun fact: The 9/11 Memorial attracts over 5 million visitors each year.
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What kind of emotions do many dark tourism visitors seek?
a) Fear and adrenaline
b) Reflection, empathy, and historical awareness
c) Fun
d) Disgust
b) Reflection, empathy, and historical awareness.
💡 Fun fact: Research suggests dark tourism can strengthen social and ethical awareness.
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In which Spanish cemetery can visitors admire modernist sculptures and sea views?
Cementerio de Montjuïc (Barcelona)
💡 Curiosity: Montjuïc Cemetery is considered an open-air museum with over 150,000 tombs and mausoleums inspired by Catalan modernism.
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8. Which famous shipwreck from 1912 has inspired dark tourism routes?
The Titanic.
💡 Fun fact: The Titanic Belfast Museum is one of Northern Ireland’s most visited attractions.
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What Mexican celebration attracts tourists for its connection to death?
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos).
💡 Fun fact: It was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2008.
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What is the main difference between dark tourism and necrotourism?
Dark tourism includes any site linked to human tragedy, while necrotourism focuses specifically on cemeteries and funerary spaces.
💡 Fun fact: Necrotourism is recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE).
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Which Spanish cemetery is part of the European Cemeteries Route and famous for its artistic tombs?
Cementerio Inglés (Málaga)
💡 Curiosity: The English Cemetery in Málaga was Spain’s first Protestant cemetery, founded in 1831 and surrounded by tropical gardens.
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What famous underground ossuary in Paris is a popular necrotourism site?
The Catacombs of Paris.
💡 Fun fact: They contain the remains of more than 6 million people.
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In which city is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum located?
A) India
B) Cambodia
C) Thailand
D) Laos
Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
💡 Fun fact: The museum was once a school turned into a prison during the Khmer Rouge regime.
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What is one ethical concern about dark tourism?
Taking selfies or jokes in tragic places.
💡 Curiosity: Some Spanish universities teach about dark tourism ethics to prepare future tourism professionals.
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What makes the Catacombs of San Sebastián (Madrid) an example of dark tourism?
They contain the remains of early Christian martyrs
💡 Curiosity: The Catacombs of San Sebastián are part of the oldest Christian necropolis in Madrid and can be visited with guided tours.
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Which European city is home to the famous Sedlec Ossuary, also known as “The Bone Church”?
A) Vienna (Austria)
B) Kutná Hora (Czech Republic)
C) Krakow (Poland)
D) Prague (Czech Republic)
B) Kutná Hora (Czech Republic)
💡 Curiosity: The Sedlec Ossuary contains the bones of around 40,000 people, artistically arranged into chandeliers, coats of arms, and decorations — making it one of Europe’s most unique necrotourism attractions.
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Which country has created the “Route of Heritage Cemeteries”?
A) Chile
B) Perú
C) Venezuela
D) Argentina
E) México
F) Brasil
Chile.
💡 Fun fact: Santiago de Chile promotes this route, highlighting the General Cemetery for its historical value.
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How do cities promote necrotourism in a respectful way?
By organizing guided tours focused on art, history, and culture.
💡 Curiosity: Some Spanish cemeteries are part of the European Cemeteries Route, recognized for their cultural heritage.
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