Discovery of the Sagrera Air Raid Shelter in Barcelona
The rehabilitation works of the Torre de la Sagrera, in Barcelona, made it possible to discover an air-raid shelter from the Civil War that had fallen into oblivion after its closure. At the end of 2014, during the rehabilitation works of the Torre de la Sagrera, an anti-aircraft shelter was discovered with an extension of 84 meters. The refuge was in a very good state of conservation, since, since it was closed at the end of the Civil War, it had gone unnoticed. It kept all its original structures, such as the benches and latrines, the ventilation shafts and the original electrical installation intact.
The Sagrera Tower
The Torre de la Sagrera, in neoclassical style, had been the residence of the director of the La Española textile factory. The works began in 1937, at the initiative of the Sociedad Obrera Collectivizadora, in Berenguer de Palou street, and they planned it in such a way that the shelter would end up forming part of the Barcelona sewerage network. It is currently not open to the public, but it can be visited from the outside. The Sagrera air raid shelter is one of the few buildings of its time that have survived the bombing and is an important historical relic.
Tourist Relevance
The Sagrera air raid shelter is a place of great tourist interest, as it offers a unique insight into the history of Barcelona and the Civil War. It is located in a charming area of the city and, although it cannot be visited from the inside, it is a must for tourists interested in the history of the city. The surroundings of the Torre de la Sagrera also offer a wide variety of activities, such as guided tours, restaurants, bars and shops.
Conclusions
The Sagrera air raid shelter is a place of great tourist interest that offers a unique insight into the history of Barcelona and the Civil War. It is located in a charming area of the city and, although it cannot be visited from the inside, it is a must for tourists interested in the history of the city. The surroundings of the Torre de la Sagrera also offer a great variety of activities and, therefore, it is an ideal place to visit in Barcelona.