Spanish Civil War Sites in Madrid and Vicinity, Madrid, Spain

Today, it鈥檚 hard to imagine Madrid as a war zone. Or Spain as a military dictatorship. But lingering in the shadows of the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, the Templo de Debod, and other聽popular attractions in Madrid聽are the ghosts of a troubled past. Modern history still haunts Spanish society like the聽Dirty War stalks Argentina聽and聽The Troubles grip Northern Ireland. From 1936 to 1939, Madrid was the front line of the Spanish Civil War. And if you know where to look, you鈥檒l find fascinating remnants of the conflict that served as a dress rehearsal for WW2. This article highlights some of the best聽Spanish Civil War sites in Madrid and vicinity.

It will help you see the Spanish capital in a whole new light and explain why the war聽still聽pits Spaniard against Spaniard. And if you鈥檙e willing to venture 45 minutes outside the capital, I found two spots worthy of attention鈥� one controversial and the other聽chock full聽of abandoned civil war sites. (Be sure to see the photo gallery at the end of the article.) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Spanish Civil War Sites in Madrid and Vicinity
Guide Location: Spain » Madrid
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: David Dummer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

the Casa de Correos
the Temple of Debod
statue of Federico Rubio
the Queen Sofia Museum
Prado Museum
Parque del Oeste

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