The Siege of Oviedo – The Spanish Civil War in the City of Oviedo

Asturias



Learn what life was like in besieged Oviedo, located in the heart of the Northern Front.

Highlights

  • Discover the key sites of the Spanish Civil War in Oviedo.
  • Explore the visible traces of the conflict today.
  • Relive what life was like in a city that was besieged for months.

Description

Relive the history of the siege of Oviedo during the Spanish Civil War on this guided tour of some of the city's most iconic sites. The tour begins at the former Convent of Santa Clara, behind the Campoamor Theater, which was once the headquarters of the Assault Guard. From there, you will visit sites such as the Casas de Chorín, the former Civil Government building, and the University. We will also discover the military routes established by the Franco regime in 1938, while exploring how the inhabitants of Oviedo coped with life in a besieged city subjected to bombing and rationing. We will learn about the daily hardships faced by the population and how the conflict affected the rest of Asturias. A unique tour to gain insight into the early stages of the war and the Northern Campaign.

Includes

Certified official tour guide and historian.

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