Civil War and the Beginning of World War II
Overview of the tour in Madrid
Historical Rigor: Fun and Learning
Passionate local guide and Civil War expert
We will step on the battlefront and key sites
Exclusive materials: maps, images, audio, videos and more
We will step on the battlefront:
-Two divided Spains, Civil War
-Spain, a testing ground for World War II
-German Condor Legion and Italian fighters
-Francisco Franco
-Picasso, Guernica: bombing of civilians
-The defense of the capital: 900 days of siege
-Madrid under bombs
-Prado Museum: art under fire
-Scarred buildings
-Money: who paid for the war?
-Propaganda: war of ideas
-The life of a Spaniard at war, would you go to the movies?
-Music: No pasararán, Cara al Sol
-Christmas in truce: a respite
-Madrid subway: life underground
-1st remote blood transfusion: life in the midst of death
-Victory Arch, destroy or preserve it?
-End of the war, the start of the 2nd world War and dictatorship
Each stop tells a story of courage, tragedy, and transformation. The destiny of a nation was written here.
Fun, reflection, and learning guaranteed
Look for the yellow and orange bicolor umbrella.
This activity includes:
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Arco de la Victoria
- Temple of Debod
- Senado
- Madrid apartment
- Material exclusivo
- Francisco Franco
- Picasso, Guernica
- Antesala 2da Guerra Mundial
- Plaza Callao
- Gran Via
- Ejercito del Aire
- Antesala de la Dictadura
On arrival
Meeting point: Plaza Callao (in front of Rodilla)
Reference #1: Calle Preciados 25 (Store: Rodilla, right across the street you will see us)
Reference #2: Metro Callao
Reference #3: Next to the Tourist Information Point
Look for the YELLOW AND ORANGE bicolor umbrella.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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