the civil war in Oviedo

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tour is regularly offered in Spanish and Asturian language. If you want to make this tour in English please contact through this website for further information and availability.

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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 visit begins at the former Convent of Santa Clara, behind the Campoamor Theater, which was the former Assault Guard barracks. From there, you'll visit sites such as the Casas de Chorín, the former Civil Government, and the University. We'll also discover the military routes promoted by the Franco government in 1938, while exploring how the inhabitants of Oviedo coped with life in a besieged city, subjected to bombing and rationing. We'll learn about the daily hardships of the population and how the conflict affected the rest of Asturias. A unique tour to understand the beginnings of the war and the Northern Campaign.