Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Spanish Coup of 1936 Victims Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2023
1. Spanish Coup of 1936 Victims Memorial
In memory of the people who were imprisoned, tortured and tried in these two buildings for defending democracy during the fascist uprising of 1936.
Erected 2016 by Deputación Pontevedra.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 42° 25.806′ N, 8° 38.92′ W. Marker is in Pontevedra, Galicia. Memorial is on Avenida Montero Ríos, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pontevedra, Galicia 36001, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. I Congreso Do Doreito Galego / First Congess of Galician Law (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumento al Soldado (Monument to the Soldier) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ruins of Santo Domingo Church (about 180 meters away); Arturo Souto
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Also see . . . Spanish coup of July 1936 (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The Spanish coup of July 1936 was a nationalist and military uprising that was designed to overthrow the Spanish Second Republic but precipitated the Spanish Civil War; Nationalists fought against Republicans for control of Spain. The coup itself was organized for 18 July 1936, although it started the previous day in Spanish Morocco, and would result in a split of the Spanish military and territorial control, rather than a prompt transfer of power. Although drawn out, the resulting war, Western neutrality, and active Axis support, would ultimately lead to a nationalist regime under Francisco Franco, becoming ruler of Spain as 'caudillo'.(Submitted on September 9, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2023
2. Spanish Coup of 1936 Victims Memorial - wide view
The marker is located in the green space between the two Deputacion buildings, just off the alameda.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
