Museo de la Paz de Gernika
The Museo de la Paz de Gernika is a museum in the town of Gernika-Lumo that documents the town's history and its efforts toward peace. Inside, photographs, documents, and personal accounts illustrate how residents lived through and recovered from the bombing during the Spanish Civil War.
The museum opened in 2003 and centers on the bombing of Gernika in April 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. This event drew international attention and transformed the town into a symbol of war's devastation worldwide.
The museum's name reflects Gernika's role as a center for peace advocacy after the tragedy. Visitors can see how locals transformed their experience into a message of reconciliation that resonates across generations and cultures.
The museum is located in central Gernika-Lumo at the Plaza de los Fueros, near the town hall and other important buildings. It is easy to reach on foot, and the exhibitions feature multilingual signage and clear layouts to help visitors from around the world understand the content.
A special exhibition called The Eye of the Needle focuses on the lives of children from the Basque region who were evacuated in 1937. This collection of testimonies offers visitors intimate insights into how young people experienced this difficult period of history.
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