Spanish Civil War

Explore the visceral ruins of Belchite, Spain. Discover the 1937 siege, Franco’s weaponized propaganda, and the dark reality of a town frozen in war.

Sophia R.

Montjuïc Castle: The Fortress That Bombed Its Own City

Explore the dark history of Montjuïc Castle, the Barcelona fortress where thousands were tortured and executed during the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship. Learn about the mass graves, the execution of Catalan President Lluís Companys, and the castle’s role as a symbol of political repression.

Diego A.

Tragedies & Disasters

Puente Nuevo of Ronda: The Bridge of Death and Its Dark Past

Uncover the dark history of Ronda’s Puente Nuevo, the stunning bridge that became a killing field during the Spanish Civil War. Learn how Franco’s forces used it for mass executions, throwing hundreds of Republicans, anarchists, and civilians to their deaths in the gorge below.

Edward C.

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