El Modelo Museum Former Panopticon Prison
Former prison 1904 to 2017. Used for political prisoners & executions during Franco dictatorship. Now a museum
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Castles and attractions related to the Civil War
19 things to do and see
Medieval Castles, fortified palaces & buildings associated with the civil war in Barcelona and some unknown gems requiring a walk to get to.
Description of Civil War & Castles
Catalunya is on the frontier of the Spanish kingdom where the border with France has moved several times. As a result of this the Girona region of Catalunya has many frontier fortresses. Additionally, Catalunya has a long coastline, so almost every coastal town and port has a medieval castle. The Romans also built fortifications everywhere they settled (conquered). See the Roman Ruins theme for more about the roman setlements.
The castles and fortresses of Catalunya range from ruins on a hilltop to fully preserved museums. During the civil war Castles were used as prisons and execution sites. During the Civil war many structures were built to defend against the Francoist forces and his foreign military forces.
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6 things to do and see in Barcelona with a theme of Civil War & Castles
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Carmel Bunkers - Barcelona's Best City Viewpoint
Spectacular viewpoint and night hangout that has the ruins of an anti-aerial bombardment gun battery from the civil war.
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Montjuïc Castle Bastioned Fortress Visitor Info
Military Museum & Fortress. Former prison & execution site from the Civil War. Spanish Army Barracks till 2007. City Viewpoint
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Plaça Sant Felip Neri with baroque church & fountain
Quaint secluded Gothic public square with baroque church showing bomb scars from the civil war, fountain and historic guild houses
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Pl. Diamant Refugi Antiaeri - Gràcia air raid shelter
One of only two surviving underground air raid shelters from the Spanish Civil War. Located in the Gràcia Neighbourhood. Guided visits on Sunday's
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Refugi307 Underground Air Raid Shelter near Montjuïc
One of two surviving Spanish Civil War air raid shelters in Barcelona. Built to protect citizens of Poble Sec. Sunday Guided visits & how to get tickets
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11 things to do and see outside of Barcelona with a theme of Civil War & Castles
Castelldefels 10th Century Castle museum and parkland
Restored coastal castle dating from the 10th Century and last remodelled at end of the 19th century with spectacular Noble floor main hall and Church.
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Visiting Cardona Salt Mine, Museum & castle By Bus
Former salt mine active till 1990. Now open for guided tours and mine museum. Medieval 9th Century castle and luxury hotel. Once used to store the salt.
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Guide for Visiting Costa Brava's Tossa de Mar in 2023
Fishing village with 12th Century castle is a must visit town for beaches, water sports & hiking. All you need to know for your perfect holiday
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Camí de la Ronda DAY 3 in Costa Brava
Camí de la Ronda DAY 3 of 3 hiking 14 Km from Aiguablava-Fornells to Begur castle in the costa Brava via the GR-92 trail
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Salvador and Gala Dali castle home in Pubol
13km EASY circular walking route from Flaca to Dala Gali's castle home in Pubol. The route passes via farmland, La Pera village and Pedrinya hamlet.
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Sant Ferran Fortress Figueres largest bastioned fortress in Europe
Vast 1753 fortress that housed up to 6000 troops. Upon ceasing to be a prison in 1997 it opened as a museum. Special visits to the large underground cistern.
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Tagamanent Castle Summit Circular Mountain Hiking Route
16km circular route from Sant Martí De Centelles via Parc Etnològic de Tagamanent to a ruined castle. Only 1 hour from Barcelona on the train
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Sant Quirze De Besora Montesquiu Castle & Mir Waterfall
18km route via Montesquiu castle, through forests to Besora Castle ruin & village. Abandoned water mill complex & giant waterfall. forestall ridgeline to town
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Tagamanent Castle Ruin from Figaró via Vallcàrquera River
14km linear route from Figaro to Sant Martí De Centelles via Vallcàrquera river valley to Bellver Farmhouse Restaurant and Tagamanent Castle ruin
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La Garriga to Figaró via Cingles de Bertí & Clascar Castle
A 17km route via Puiggraciós Church and semaphore, Clascar castle ruin, along the top of a cliff wall. Spectacular valley views, returning via a waterfall
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Historic Collioure Beach town with Fortresses
Historic Beach town in southern France on the Côte Vermeille with two fortresses, a historic harbour, town beaches and great restaurants
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