Almería air raid shelters, Almería

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The Spanish city of Almería suffered up to 52 bombings from air and sea, with a total of 754 bombs dropped during the Spanish Civil War. This led to the decision to create a system of underground shelters for the protection of approximately 40,000 civilians. These shelters measure more than 4.5 km long, and they are equipped with a surgery room and a food storage room. They were designed by the local architect Guillermo Langle Rubio, being today the most important and better preserved shelters in all Europe. These refuges have stood the most important attack in all Almería's history, the Bombardment of Almería, by the nazis in 1937. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°50'30"N, 2°27'53"W

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Plaza Manuel Pérez GarcíaAlmería Spain

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Almería air raid shelters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alcazaba of Almería, Museum of Almería, Doña Pakyta Museum of Art, Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía.

0.4 miW
Fortress complex from the 10th century
Alcazaba of Almería, Almería
11 min walk • Rising above the city of Almería, the Alcazaba stands as an imposing reminder of the region's Moorish past. This fortified castle, dating back to the 10th century, was built under the commission of Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Caliph of Almería.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Almería, Almería
15 min walk • The Museum of Almería, an emblematic cultural institution in the heart of Almería, Spain, serves as a captivating gateway to the region's rich archaeological heritage. Established to preserve and showcase the historical treasures unearthed in Almería, the museum has...
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum
Doña Pakyta Museum of Art, Almería
12 min walk • Doña Pakyta Museum of Art is an art museum located in Almería. It was the home of Francisca Díaz Torres, known as Doña Pakyta, who granted it. It was built in 1928 by Guillermo Langle, ordered by Antonio González Egea. It was opened in spring 2015.
~1890 ftSW
Cool place for artistic photo exhibits
Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, Almería
10 min walk • The Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, created in 1992, is a photographic institution based in Almería, Spain. In 1996 this center was placed under the Directorate General of Historical Heritage Institutions.
~1450 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Church
Almería Cathedral, Almería
7 min walk • The Cathedral of Almería, in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia. It is the seat of the Diocese of Almería.
1.1 miSE
36°49'42"N • 2°27'15"W
Playa de San Miguel, Almería
28 min walk • Beach
~1650 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Cervantes, Almería
8 min walk • Cervantes Theatre, or Teatro Cervantes de Almería is a theatre named after Miguel de Cervantes in the south-east Spanish province of Almería.
0.4 miSE
Library
Almería Public Library, Almería
12 min walk • The Almería Public Library is a public library located in Almería, Spain.
0.4 miSW
Historical place, Church
Iglesia San Juan Evangelista, Almería
11 min walk • The church of San Juan Evangelista or San Juan de la Almedina is a Christian temple located the city of Almería specifically in the Barrio de la Almedina. It was built in the last quarter of the 17th century on the site of what was the main mosque...
1 miSE
Harbor
Port of Almeria, Almería
26 min walk • The Port of Almería is a busy ferry-port in Almería, Spain.
~1590 ftS
Museum
Almeria Walk of Fame, Almería
8 min walk • Almeria Walk of Fame is the filmmaking Walk of Fame located in Almeria, Spain, similar to Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Almería air raid shelters?

Nearby attractions include Aljibes Árabes Jairán s. XI, Almería (1 min walk), Almería Cathedral, Almería (7 min walk), Plaza Virgen del Mar, Almería (8 min walk), Almeria Walk of Fame, Almería (8 min walk).

How to get to Almería air raid shelters by public transport?

The nearest stations to Almería air raid shelters:

Bus

Rambla Alfareros • Lines: L18 (2 min walk)
Puerta Purchena • Lines: L2, L6 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto Comercial de Almería (16 min walk)

Train

Almería (18 min walk)
Estación Intermodal (18 min walk)