Civil War Shelters Museum, Underground war museum in Cartagena, Spain.
The Civil War Shelters Museum is an underground network carved into Concepción Hill that displays exhibits about civilian protection during wartime. The facility includes multiple galleries with different exhibition areas throughout the tunnel system.
These underground galleries were created during the war from 1936 to 1939 to protect civilians from aerial attacks. The tunnels were expanded as needed to shelter thousands of residents over the course of the conflict.
The museum displays photographs, documents, and personal items from residents who sheltered in these tunnels during attacks. These objects reveal how ordinary people experienced war in their city.
Visitors can explore the tunnels through organized tours available in multiple languages. The pathways through the galleries are adapted for people with mobility restrictions.
An audiovisual room features original wartime recordings and images that bring the experience to life. Visitors can hear the actual sounds of air raid sirens and understand what people heard during bombardments.
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