The Valley of the Fallen or Cuelgamuros
Madrid
"An outstanding and controversial complex commissioned by Francisco Franco, with great hiking options nearby."
The Valley of Cuelgamuros is a controversial monument in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, accessible by car or public transportation from Madrid. It was founded by the dictator Francisco Franco to commemorate his victory in the Spanish Civil War, which lasted from 1936 to 1939. It took 19 years to complete and was built using forced labor by political prisoners. The monument is a solemn place with 33,847 graves, 12,000 of which are still unidentified.
Hours
Today: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
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