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The underground shelters of Almería are the largest and best-preserved shelters both in Spain and Europe.
The air-raid shelters of Almería were built in 1937, after the rebel aviation bombed the city on 52 occasions. Following these events, the city initiated an incredible work of proportions. A total of 4 kilometres of underground tunnels that included facilities such as an operating room or different storerooms. Moreover, it is notable because they could accommodate a total of 40,000 people.
They were an optimal solution for the situation the city was experiencing. An engineering feat completed in just 16 months that prevented a greater number of deaths. With the Francoist victory, these passages were forgotten and sealed. In 2001, by chance while works for a car park were underway, these passages came to light again. It was then that a restoration and valorisation process was undertaken, with the aim of making this space a place of Historical Memory, a title obtained in 2013.
Currently, the shelters have become one of the most visited places in Almería. A space transformed into a place to better understand the Civil War and the subsequent Franco dictatorship. Guided tours are frequent, and its galleries are used as exhibition spaces with the aim of giving the space a more visual interest.
Built: 1937-1939
Author: Guillermo Langle Rubio
Category: Civil
Type: Air-raid shelter
If you visit Almería, you can't leave without getting to know its universal legacy in cinema. On this guided tour, you'll discover the history of this city and its links to the filming of some of the most famous movies. You will visit the places of interest in the city centre, such as the Cathedral, the Alcazaba or the Chanca neighbourhood.
You will discover how scenes set in Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, etc. are represented in Almeria through film. You will live an immersive experience thanks to the photographs and sequences that the guide will show you on a Tablet.
You'll finish with refreshments and a surprise at the end. Don't miss this fantastic tour of Almeria.
Discover the Cabo de Gata Natural Park on a guided tour from Almería in a small group (max. 8 people), with private transport, a local expert guide, and a picnic featuring local products.
Explore the Salt Flats, the Arrecife de las Sirenas, and other unique landscapes on an unforgettable experience.
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If you visit Almería, you can't leave without getting to know its universal legacy in cinema. On this guided tour, you'll discover the history of this city and its links to the filming of some of the most famous movies. You will visit the places of interest in the city centre, such as the Cathedral, the Alcazaba or the Chanca neighbourhood.
You will discover how scenes set in Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, etc. are represented in Almeria through film. You will live an immersive experience thanks to the photographs and sequences that the guide will show you on a Tablet.
You'll finish with refreshments and a surprise at the end. Don't miss this fantastic tour of Almeria.
Discover the Cabo de Gata Natural Park on a guided tour from Almería in a small group (max. 8 people), with private transport, a local expert guide, and a picnic featuring local products.
Explore the Salt Flats, the Arrecife de las Sirenas, and other unique landscapes on an unforgettable experience.
