What to see and visit in Villafranca de Córdoba

Shrapnel Nests and Trenches

In the Footsteps of History: Traces of the Spanish Civil War in Villafranca de Córdoba

Villafranca de Córdoba still preserves significant remains of the Spanish Civil War, silent witnesses to a past that deeply marked the course of this town’s history. Among these vestiges are old trench systems and defensive fortifications, which represent a heritage resource of great value for historical and memory tourism.

In places such as Cerro del Palo or La Sierrezuela Park, visitors can walk through former military positions integrated into the landscape, offering an authentic experience that blends nature and history. This natural setting features signposted routes that bring you closer to these episodes of the past while allowing you to enjoy a landscape of great beauty and environmental value.

Villafranca de Córdoba is an ideal destination for travelers interested in Spain’s contemporary history, offering natural spaces that still hold living remnants of it—an unmissable opportunity to better understand the identity of this destination.

Information sourced from the blog “Historia gráfica de Villafranca” by Joaquín Priego.