Memorial Sites in Spain
Places of remembrance for the Spanish Civil War and the victims of the Franco dictatorship – such as the Peace Museum in Gernika – and for the victims of terrorism, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Basque Country (2)
Catalonia (1)
Region of Murcia (1)
Valencian Community (1)
Memorial Sites in Spain: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 5 memorial sites in Spain, spread across 4 regions and 5 towns and cities. Most of them are in Basque Country (2), Catalonia (1), and Region of Murcia (1).
At the city level, Alcoy (1), Cartagena (1), and Gernika-Lumo (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible and 1 offers dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Spain?
Our directory currently lists 5 memorial sites in Spain across 5 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Spain?
Some of the best known are Centro Memorial de las Víctimas del Terrorismo, Museo de la Paz de Gernika, Refugio de Cervantes, Museu Memorial de l'Exili, and Museo-Refugio de la Guerra Civil.
Which memorial sites in Spain offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Centro Memorial de las Víctimas del Terrorismo.
Which memorial sites in Spain are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Museu Memorial de l'Exili.
Which memorial sites in Spain are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museo de la Paz de Gernika and Museo-Refugio de la Guerra Civil. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
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