Francisco Franco Memorial

The Francisco Franco Memorial is a monument dedicated to Francisco Franco, the Spanish military general who led a dictatorship in Spain from 1939 to 1975 following the Spanish Civil War. Located in the Valle de los Caídos (Valley of the Fallen), the memorial features a large cross and is a site of historical and political significance. It has been controversial due to Franco’s association with authoritarian rule and repression. In recent years, there has been debate about whether to preserve, modify, or remove the monument, reflecting ongoing discussions about Spain’s historical memory and reconciliation.