Hemingway and La Brigada Lincoln
Private Guided Tour with Mayte Embuena
1936. MADRID RESISTS
In july'36, The City stands up against the military Coup d'Etat, assaulting the stronghold of the military rebels Cuartel de la Montaña, and the city fills up with barricades.
The icy November will see the arrival of the International Brigades, that proudly march along Gran Vía towards the front at the University campus to detain the inminent entry of the fascist troops.
From that moment and until the end of the war, Madrid becomes a battle front and during three years, the people of the City will suffer daily the siege, the constant air raids and the hunger.Only the paintings of the Prado Museum will be evacuated, following the Republican Government. Madrid resists.
WHAT WE WILL SEE
Politics and diplomacy. Intrigues and spy stories under the bombs
The witnesses: Hemingway, Orwell, Saint-Exupéry, Capa, Dos Passos...
Architecture, urbanism and the war front. Hotels and important buildings
Geography of The battle of Madrid: the key points
Daily life in the sieged city
The Gran Via or "The Howitzer's Avenue"
TECHNICAL TOUR INFO
TYPE OF ITINERARY
Walking tour. Outdoors
ACCESSIBILITY
Apt for people with reduced mobility.
DURATION
3 hours
MEETING POINT
Plaza de Neptuno
END OF THE TOUR
Plaza de Oriente
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese
TESTIMONIALS
The tour was really interesting especially because the guide was able to communicate her love for Madrid. She was very professional and was able to let us live the real spirit and history of the town. Highly recommended.
Giovanna Italia
Grazie! Città bellissima proposta in modo innovativo e interessante. A presto!
Francesca Gemignani Italia
A Maite foi uma das melhores guias que já conheci. Preparadíssima sobre questões históricas, políticas, econômicas e até a mais triviais, sempre com bom humor e disposição. Foi um prazer passar os dias em Madri com ela. Tanto que mantivemos contato até hoje. Certamente recomendo a todos e espero poder encontrá-la novamente um dia!
Patricia Nogueira Brasil