Spanish Civil War 1936–1939
Battle of the Alfambra interpretation centre (Villarquemado)
Interpretation centre
The story
In early February 1938 Franco's army broke the Republican front north of Teruel in the Alfambra valley. It overran the area of Celadas, Alfambra, Villarquemado and Camañas and made thousands of prisoners. The attack included a charge by Nationalist cavalry, often called one of the last great cavalry charges in Western Europe. The breakthrough cut off the Republican salient north of the city and prepared the retaking of Teruel two weeks later. The centre explains the battle with maps, photographs, panels and objects, and links it to trenches in the surrounding countryside.
What you can see today
Exhibition of maps, photos and military objects. Surviving trenches and positions nearby are part of the 'Atrinchérate' route.
Plan your visit
The centre is at C/ la Virgen 11, Villarquemado (tel. 978 867 006), about 24 km north of Teruel. Opening is limited, so ring the council or check villarquemado.es before you go.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villarquemado
- turismocomarcateruel.com/en/que-ver-2/centros-museisticos-2/centro-de-interpretacion-de-la-batalla-del-alfambra-villarquemado/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Teruel
Nearby sites
- Pozos de Caudé memorial (Concud) · 18 km
- El Muletón (Tortajada) · 20 km
- Las Viñas bunker (Teruel) · 23 km
- Teruel Civil War shelters & old town (Plaza del Torico) · 24 km
- Alto de la Torana bunker (Corbalán) · 24 km
- Mansueto fort (Valdecebro) · 26 km
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