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Offered languages
- Spanish
The war route "Discover the traces of the civil war in Valencia" is a unique tour. It puts into context the importance that the city had in the 1930s, when, in the middle of the civil war, the government moved to Valencia, which would become the capital of the Second Republic.
With the help of an official local guide, you will learn about the transformations that took place in the political and cultural life of the city, and the most emblematic places that changed the course of history. We will talk about the social revolution that achieving the right to vote meant for women.
You will discover the mark left by the Valencian writer and politician Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, a key figure in the development of the city's republican spirit. You will visit a school air raid shelter to get closer to the reality experienced by people who suffered bombings during the war and you will tour various medieval palaces that were converted into ministries.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet under the clock on the main façade of the North Station, at the entrance on Játiva Street. I will carry a black umbrella and an official guide accreditation. To get there you can take the metro lines 3 and 5, Xátiva stop or buses lines 2, 32, 40, 41, 62, 63, 71, 72, 81
This final stop is located right in the Barrio del Carmen, the old neighborhood where there are many restaurants and tapas bars that I will recommend to the participants.
Itinerary
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1
Brief introduction to the theme and details of the tour (5 min) Narration of the most relevant events that happened in this place (7 min)
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Relevant events that took place in this enclave at the end of the armed conflict (5 min) Narration of the role played by the Old Metropol Hotel (now gone) located in front of the bullring (5 min)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will walk to the shelter (6 min) We will visit the air raid shelter to get closer to the reality of the people who suffered the bombings (10 min)
16 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will walk from the previous stop (8 min) Events related to the protection of Spanish artistic heritage took place in this enclave (5 min)
13 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will walk from the previous stop and I will narrate the importance of the Old Ideal Room Café, now gone (8 min). Account of political organizations established in this building and prestigious poets and intellectuals who passed through this place (5 min)
13 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will walk from the previous stop (4 min) In this enclave is the headquarters of the General Captaincy, where decisions were made that would change the course of history (8 min)
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will walk from the previous stop (7 min) We will enter the palace courtyard to admire an important work of art. I will narrate the relevant events that took place in this enclave (8 min)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We will walk from the previous stop (3 min) I will narrate the events that occurred in the Cathedral and in the Micalet tower (6 min)
9 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We will walk from the previous stop (3 min) Government headquarters where events such as the appointment of Negrín as the new president of the government took place (5 min)
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Torres dels Serrans
We will walk from the previous stop (3 min) We will end the tour in this emblematic place where works of art of great value were kept (6 min) I will close the tour including thanks to the participants (3 min)
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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