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Join us in a walk through the streets and neighborhoods where Fascist, Anarchists and the democratic Spanish Republic fought for their lives and died for their ideals on this 2.5h Spanish Civil War walking tour in Barcelona. Discover what caused this often overlooked conflict and how it lead to a 36 year fascist dictatorship. What caused the Spanish Civil War to start? Who were the fighting factions? How did Franco win? As an Anarchist stronghold, Barcelona was unique in its fight against the Fascist forces of Hitler, Franco and Mussolini. Barcelona history war tour for groups, students, school trips. What was the role of anarchists in Barcelona? What was life under a Fascist Dictatorship like? How could Franco remain in power for so long? By the end of this walking tour of the Spanish Civil War in Barcelona you'll understand why the city was known as one of the the most explosive cities in Europe.
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✕ Tips/Gratuities -- Guides gladly accept tips
✕ No food or drink included in the tour
30 min
General introduction and the fight over the Telefonica building during the Spanish Civil War
20 min
Hotel where George Orweel stayed during the Spanish Civil War
20 min
The Raval Neighborhood was a center of working class suffering, resistance and Anarchism. We discuss this unique aspect of the Spanish Civil War here.
20 min
15th Century Hospital that saw a lot of wounded soldiers and civilians come through. Your guide will talk about the end of the war and the cultural oppression under the dictatoship
30 min
This church hides a little known remnant of the Spanish Civil war in plain sight. Your guide will discuss the International Brigades.
30 min
The place in Barcelona that has the most visible damage from the aerial bombings. Your guide will discus the tragic bombing here and the involvement of the axis powers in the war.
On the sidewalk in front of the Foot Locker on "Plaça de Catalunya". Your guide will have a white umbrella!
End Point
Close to the Cathedral