Centre d'Estudis de la Batalla de l'Ebre Gandesa

The Study Center is a permanent exhibition on the Battle of the Ebro, created in Gandesa, the epicenter of a war that lasted 115 days and left more than 100,000 casualties. The exhibition is located in the former Public Schools building, a structure that was converted into a Blood Hospital during the battle.

The CEBE was founded on the initiative of a group of scholars and collectors from Gandesa, interested in history and the recovery of documentary, military, and cultural material from the period between July and November 1938.

The Study Center's objective is to enhance knowledge of a part of our country's history through a visit to the permanent exhibition, as well as to protect this legacy and make it accessible to different segments of our population (schoolchildren, young people, seniors, etc.).

Routes and activities

The actions carried out are:

Hiking route, landscape and Battle of the Ebro

A two-hour route, with adjustable difficulty, that allows you to discover key locations during the conflict while enjoying the landscape of Terra Alta. The route passes through the Cavalls and Pàndols mountain ranges, strategic locations during the battle. It includes admission to the CEBE (Centre for the Battle of the Basque Country).

Vehicle route through the Battle of the Ebro sites

A two-hour tour by car through symbolic spaces in Gandesa and its surroundings, designed to provide a close-up view of the battle sites and understand their importance in the Civil War as a whole.

Proposals for schoolchildren

Visits are always subject to prior reservation. Guided tours and educational dossiers are also offered to students in their 4th year of compulsory secondary education and high school, with the aim of promoting a critical and reflective approach to the recent past.

Living and constantly evolving exhibition

The Center for Studies of the Battle of the Ebro also offers:

• Collection of real objects from the period: weapons, personal belongings, documents, posters and original photographs.
• Immersive audiovisuals that contextualize events and explain personal experiences.
• Themed spaces that recreate historical settings such as a Blood Hospital or trenches.

These proposals help visitors understand the human dimension of the conflict and its impact on the region.

Memory center at the service of peace

The CEBE not only preserves war heritage, but also becomes an educational and awareness-raising tool. Its aim is to transmit values such as respect , peace, and coexistence. But above all, it hopes that it never becomes anything like that again... Never again...!

Visit Gandesa and experience history

The Center is located in the heart of Gandesa, the capital of Terra Alta, a town steeped in historical and cultural heritage. The modernist building of the Bodega Cooperativa, the old town, and the Pàndols mountain range provide a unique experience for all history and nature lovers.