In Cuenca: To the deported in concentration camps
The Memorial to the deported citizens of Cuenca in concentration camps is located along the Paseo del Huécar in Cuenca. This space pays tribute to the 99 citizens from the province of Cuenca who were deported to Nazi concentration and extermination camps during World War II. The stone monolith was officially inaugurated on June 10, 2023, following a collaborative effort by local historical memory associations and the city council.The physical structure features an inscription listing the individual names of all 99 deported victims, ensuring their identities and stories are permanently recognized in the urban landscape. It stands as a symbol of remembrance for local Republicans who fled Spain after the Civil War only to be captured by German forces in France and sent to camps like Mauthausen and Gusen. These photos were taken in July 2026 and show a selection of views of the Memorial to the deported citizens of Cuenca in concentration camps. Generative AI was used in the process of drafting this text.