Valley of the Fallen Basilica & Memorial Entry Ticket

Explore Valle de Cuelgamuros, a memorial set in the pine-forested foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Discover a vast basilica carved into granite beneath a 150-meter stone cross. Commissioned by Francisco Franco and built largely through political prisoners’ forced labor, the site holds the remains of over 33,000 Spanish Civil War victims and is now dedicated to constitutional values and all war victims.

What's Included

• Admission to Valle de Cuelgamuros

Important details

• Children aged 0–16 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Reduced admission applies to children aged 5–16, visitors over 65, and students up to age 25. Bring a valid national or international student ID for student admission.
• Free admission is available for children under 5, unemployed visitors, visitors with a disability of 33% or more, and qualifying members of large families. Standard admission applies if you do not qualify for reduced or free admission.
• One essential companion may enter free when this entitlement is stated on the disability card or official resolution. Bring the relevant document.
• For large-family free admission, bring official accreditation through a Family Book or equivalent document from an EU or Latin American country. Eligibility also includes holders of valid residency or work permits from those countries.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• The funicular to the Cross is closed indefinitely, although the Cross remains accessible.
• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave.
• Do not bring bottles, dangerous materials, firecrackers, lasers, or items that could disturb others.
• Do not smoke or drink inside the venue. Staff will require you to leave immediately if you do.
• Take personal photographs only where permitted, without flash. Do not use tripods, selfie sticks, or similar equipment. Commercial photography, commercial filming, and live broadcasting are prohibited.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.