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Recomendaciones - La Guerra Civil Española
A great teacher who inspired us to think about this war
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Her passion was infectious and the kids cared deeply about the cause and the people. They began asking many questions. One of the biggest questions was "why didn't the other countries help the Republicans?"
Almu inspired us to think about this war at a personal level. She is a great teacher.
4Walkers
California, USA
June 2016
An extraordinary, riveting experience - not a typical tour!
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She provided lots of fascinating, well chosen documentation, some of it from her own family. Nothing is rote in what she presents and how she presents it. Almudena skillfully brings to life the Civil War in Spain, the activities of the International Brigades, daily life for ordinary and extraordinary people during the period, Hitler’s role, even the greater global picture. I wasn’t bored for a second.
Almudena is passionate, a great educator, funny, down-to-earth, and generous. She connects to her audience in a genuine way.
I can’t recommend this Spanish Civil War Tour highly enough. It was riveting- it’s a week later and I’m still thinking about it.
whitecloud2017
June 2016
Jarama Battlefield- A must do!
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I took the tour with my cousin and we were delighted and proud to know more about our great uncle who was a member of the International Brigades and who fought in the Battle of Jarama.
They have good connections with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and through the relatives tours and they are constantly adding to the historical knowledge. It's a must do!
citogk
Dublin, Ireland
June 2016
An ardent Spanish activist committed to this period in history
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Almu is a highly qualified professor in Art History. At the Prado she helped put the selected works that we visited into their proper context. She helped us understand both the subjects of the artwork as well as the techniques used by the artists.
For the civil war tour, Almu is very qualified to lead this tour because she is an ardent Spanish activist committed to spreading factual information about this period in Spanish history. Her family was involved in the war and she has benefitted from the stories they shared with her. A great experience
Austinbe
USA
June 2016
If you are in Madrid, you should sign up for this tour
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Almudena has an infectious love for the subject and she's a raconteur at heart. The tour was about four hours long which flew by quickly. We also opted to go see the scars of the war at the University campus. The Spanish Civil War shaped modern Spain and Madrid and learning about it, from a wonderful teacher like Almudena, gave us a greater appreciation for the city and its history.
Almudena is also receptive to questions and can tailor the tour according to your needs.
Bottom line: If you're in Madrid, you should sign up for this tour.
JPat2016
Salinas, California, USA
April 2016
Engaging, deeply moving tour
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Would recommend to anyone with three hours over and the slightest interest in history to take this tour through a different and real Madrid.
The guide told us with great skill and personal pathos of what happened in Spain's capital during the war that lasted for almost three years and involved people from all countries all over the world. I am still, a week later, taken - and inspired - by the experience.
Anna J
Gavle, Sweden
May 2016
Successful in un-forgetting an extremely important history
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Her four-hour tour placed me right back in 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939. Something like being in the middle of a good film on what was happening then, the defense of Madrid, the spirit of the times, living in a city under siege by the fascist attack that was supported by Hitler and Mussolini and resisted by the International Brigades among other groups.
Almudena is a wonderful guide, well-informed and generous beyond description in helping you to understand the complex times.
I can confidently say that very few people are as successful as she is in un-forgetting an extremely important history.
A TripAdvisor Member
April 2016
Fascinating and stimulating tour
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We were fascinated and stimulated by her Spanish Civil War Tour and only wish that we had more time in Madrid to spend with her, especially to see museums.
She knows so much and delivers it with passion, humor and engagement. Love her!
Dickinson
San Francisco, USA
April 2016
An experience not to be missed
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We certainly felt we got our money's worth and enjoyed more than 4 hours of walking and talking with Almu.
If one has an interest in the Spanish Civil War this is an experience not to be missed.
We were lucky enough to take the tour on the anniversary of the birth of the Second Republic and were able to top the tour off by viewing a parade commemorating the Republic.
Austinowl
Austin, Texas, USA
April 2016
Excellent tour for both adults and children!
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Almudena is an amazing tour guide.
I highly recommend it!
AMC1915
Uppsala, Sweden
April 2016