Spring Break in Spain

Day Six - El Valle de los Caídos


The Basilica

This is the last great monument built by the Spanish fascists as a testament to their beliefs  The basilica, built into the rock beyond, is filled with apocalyptic tapestries and death angels with swords.  Franco is also buried here.  It's a very disturbing place to see.


The cross at sunset

  The cross is 150 meters tall and 46 meters wide.


A view of the valley of the Sierra de Guadarrama from the monument

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