Monleon Collection

Lepanto (Monleon)
BATTLE OF LEPANTO The Spanish & Venetian fleets, commanded by Don John of Austria, defeat the Turkish fleet and end Turkish naval supremacy in Mediterranean

Journey of the King and Queen of Spain to Galicia (August 9, 1881). Galicia, La Coruna province, Ferrol. The corvette Tornado, leading to King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina

Spanish Civil War. Disciplina. Mando unico (Discipline. Under a single command). Partido Sindicalista (Syndicalist Party). Propaganda poster from the Republican side. Poster by Monleon. 1936. SPAIN

The ship Santa Ana, the Spanish boat fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar (21 - 10-1805), under command of General D. Ignacio Maria de Alava

Roman ships
MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). History of the navigation: Ships of the Ancient Rome. Military bireme and trade ship. Watercolour. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Lighthouse

Pedro Velarde. Portrait
Pedro Velarde Santillan (1779-1808). Captain of Spanish Army. Hero of the War of Independence (1808-1814). Colored engraving

MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Defence of the Havana Promontory (1st july 1862). 1873. Seven Years War. Attack of the British fleet to the Spanish bastion. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid

MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Numancia

MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Combat
" MONLEON Y TORRES, Rafael (1835-1900). Combat between the Spanish " Catalan" against the British Mary. 1888

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Monleón: A Spanish Legacy of History and Heroism Monleón, a historic city in Galicia, Spain, holds a rich tapestry of tales, from the grandeur of the Journey of the King and Queen of Spain in the 16th century, to the trials of the Spanish Civil War in the 20th. Monleón's connection to the sea is deep-rooted, evoked by the Lepanto Battle in 1571, where the Spanish fleet, including the ship Santa Ana, played a pivotal role. The city's maritime heritage echoes through the Disciplina and Mando unico eras, when Monleón fortified its shores against foreign invasions. Reverberating through the annals of time, the Roman ships that once docked at Monleón's shores tell tales of ancient trade and exploration. The city's artistic legacy includes the works of Rafael Monleón y Torres, whose lighthouse, portraits, defence, and depictions of the Battle of Numancia and Trafalgar continue to inspire awe. Amidst the canvas of history, Monleón stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people, embodied by heroes like Pedro Velarde, who fought valiantly in the Battle of Trafalgar. Monleón's story is one of resilience, pride, and enduring strength.