The Spanish Civil War in Valencia

PRESENTED BY: David Burdeus Safont WhatsApp +34 645 998 250‬‬‬‬

LOCATION AND TIME TO MEET: Meet at Los Torres de Serranos/the Serranos Gate. Please arrive by 10:20: the walking tour will begin promptly at 10:30, lasting approximately 2.15 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. All registrants will receive a Word document by email in advance, summarizing key points for each stop, which you can print and bring with you to follow along easily during the tour.

The Spanish Civil War, which erupted in 1936, was a devastating conflict shaped by decades of social, political, and economic tension. Spain was sharply divided, as conservative forces and progressive movements battled over the country’s future.

Valencia—an important industrial, political, and cultural center—became a key stage in this upheaval. Left-wing movements such as anarchists and communists clashed with long-established institutions tied to the monarchy and the Catholic Church, while poverty, unemployment, and unequal…