Gernika (Guernica), bombed by the Nazis at Franco’s request, is the namesake of Picasso’s world-famous anti-war piece. Basque separatist sentiments remain quite strong and visible as you can see below…
The Basque assembly house. 
The famous stained glass ceiling. (The oak tree symbolizes Basque pride and freedom). 
The old oak tree, enshrined for posterity near the assembly house. 
