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Casa Museo José Zorrilla

Valladolid

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Casa Museo José Zorrilla

The Zorrilla Museum is located in what was once the summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, in the Montevideo neighbourhood of Punta Carretas. It houses documents, belongings and furniture of the poet and has a room for temporary exhibitions in which art exhibitions, concerts, readings and other cultural activities take place.

Useful Information

  • Address: Calle Fray Luis de Granada, 1, Valladolid
  • Phone: +34 983 42 66 26
  • More Info: www.museosdeescritores.com/ESP_II/autor/jzorilla.htm
  • More Info: Tuesday-Saturday 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 20.00
  • More Info: www.facebook.com/CasaMuseoZorrillaVLL

Do & See

Valladolid offers a wide range of activities like theatres, historical sites, and many top museums. You may go look for beautiful and popular sites such as Plaza Mayor and Plaza de San Pablo, the Museo Nacional de Escultura, and the Museo del Arte Contemporaneo Español. There is so much to see and learn in this city, which has had such a huge impact on the history of Spain and the American continent! Tip: If you have never heard of the decisive Valladolid Controversy, consider reading up before your visit to better understand the city's complicated history.

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Plaza Mayor
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Academy Of Cavalry
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Museo Nacional de Escultura
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Plaza de San Pablo
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Museo Oriental
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Casa Museo José Zorrilla
The Zorrilla Museum is located in what was once the summer home of the poet Juan Zorrilla de San Martin, in the Montevideo neighbourhood of Punta Carretas. It houses documents, belongings and furniture of the poet and has a room for temporary exhibitions in which art exhibitions, concerts, readings and other cultural activities take …
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Christopher Columbus Museum
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