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RELIGIOUS
AND CULTURAL

CARAVACA

DE LA CRUZ

FROM MUSEUM TO MUSEUM
Another of the cultural attractions of Caravaca de la Cruz
are its museums. One of the main ones is situated at the
Castle-Fortress: the Vera Cruz Museum which houses
goldsmithery and painting collections. In the picture
gallery worthy of note are 6 oils on panels from the 16th
century, originals by Hernando de los Llanos, a painter
who was as disciple of Leonardo da Vinci. As regards
goldsmithery worthy of note, inter alia, are the
Custodia-Ostensorio de la Cruz, from the early 16th
century and the Portacruz de los Baños, a gift from Luis A CHARMING
Fajardo, the second Marquess of los Vélez. PLACE
Another important piece which stands out at the
museum is the Chirinos Chasuble, a Moslem tiraz Located just over two kilometres from the town centre of
adapted to the shape of a liturgical ornament which it is Caravaca, one of the most beautiful sites in the region
believed was worn by the priest Chirinos at the time of awaits you: the Marquis Fountains. Pure water springs,
the miraculous appearance of the Cross.
abundant nature and an undeniable charm are all there
In view of its special originality, it is worth visiting the for you to discover at your leisure. It is here that an
Barranda Ethnic Music Museum where around 1,000 ancient Templar Tower stands, enveloped in legend,
musical instruments are on display from all ages and which served as an outpost for the defence against the
continents. Other recommended visits are the Archaeo- Muslims and now houses the Centre for the Interpreta-
logical Museum, the “Caballos del Vino” (wine tion of Nature.
horses) Museum, the Fiesta Museum and the
Miniatures of Ángel Reinón Museum.