Casa Museo Lope de Vega
Casa Museo Lope de Vega
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
"My little house, my peace, my garden and my study" Such was the way Lope described his house in a letter to a friend. A visit to this house es a testimony, a literary and emotional journey, an invitation to travel through art, literature and history to a bygone Madrid. Access to the museum is via guided group tours (maximum 10 people accompanied by a guide)Tours must be booked in advance by telephone or email.
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Neighbourhood: Huertas
Also known as Barrio de las Letras, Huertas was once home to prominent literary figures, Miguel de Cervantes and Lope de Vega among them. The neighbourhood is committed to celebrating its rich heritage: Calle Huertas itself is inlaid with quotes from celebrated authors, street names pay homage to them, and second-hand bookshops pervade. Huertas receives a fair amount of spillover from the center — side streets around Plaza Santa Ana take on a foreign party atmosphere at night, and you always see young backpackers navigating the streets — but as you descend into the neighbourhood, everything becomes a little more cramped and slightly less refined, and takes on more of an underground feel. Live music is at the heart of Huertas: by night, its subdued bars are ideal for meeting friends, sipping cocktails, and chatting quietly while enjoying jazz or singer-songwriter performances.
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- Antón Martín • 4 min walk
- Sevilla • 6 min walk
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Depont
Europe153 contributions
Mar 2022
Having read many of Lope's plays we really wanted to visit his house. Unfortunately we didn't plan it well in advance and even though it was a weekday off-season they had a long list of reservations (they didn't pick up phone). Trying to join a tour on the spot (in case someone canceled) didn't work and the staff was more police-like rather than welcoming. So we only saw the orange garden which is, well , an orange garden with a view on a brick wall, nothing special about it.
Written 14 March 2022
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UgoLisbona
88 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very interesting indeed, it was worth it, this time we managed to visit the home of the very famous Spanish writer/playwright.
In about an hour a friendly and very knowledgeable Santiago (that's what I think is his name) showed us every single corner of the ancient building (all original, even the furnishings), telling us about the life of Lope de Vega and in some ways the history of Spain at the time.
Really money well spent (very little, anyway)!
:-)
In about an hour a friendly and very knowledgeable Santiago (that's what I think is his name) showed us every single corner of the ancient building (all original, even the furnishings), telling us about the life of Lope de Vega and in some ways the history of Spain at the time.
Really money well spent (very little, anyway)!
:-)
Written 6 October 2023
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DEVIAJESIEMPRE
Campo de Criptana, Spain37 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
The visit to the house is free and guided, you need a prior reservation, we called by phone and there was no problem, they were very friendly and gave us an appointment on the day and time we wanted. Our guide Santiago explained everything to us very well, it is clear that he knows a lot and that he loves his job, a 10 for him.
We loved the house and the stories that Santiago told us were very interesting!!! I recommend the visit!!!
We loved the house and the stories that Santiago told us were very interesting!!! I recommend the visit!!!
Written 24 September 2023
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Kerelle
Barakaldo, Spain2,795 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Exceptional guided tour (free, but you have to reserve) Recommended for everyone and, especially, for theater people. Behind a rather modest façade is this "hidden treasure" where you will visit a rigorous reconstruction of the apartments of the Fénix de los Ingenios. Bravo for our guide which unfortunately I don't remember the name of.
It is not without its spark that Lope's house is located on Cervantes Street when Lope de Vega Street is the parallel one and Cervantes' alleged grave is located there.
It is not without its spark that Lope's house is located on Cervantes Street when Lope de Vega Street is the parallel one and Cervantes' alleged grave is located there.
Written 18 February 2024
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juangroger
Madrid, Spain19 contributions
Jul 2022
Amazing experience! Check online so you don´t miss it out. Free admittance but you come out ith valuable information of the times and advantures of prolific playriter Lope de Vega. I wish you can have as a guide Mrs Gemma, very educational, learned on the matter and with lots of jab-dropping anecdotes to share! A visit worth repeating!
Written 31 July 2022
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PilarMG00
Madrid, Spain13 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Absolutely recommended. The guide for our visit was Gema. The passion and knowledge that it transmits is something that can only be explained by living it. I had previously visited the house-museum, without a guide, years ago, and the difference is abysmal. It's not just that it explains every detail of the house (which is very well preserved), it's that it spreads a passion for history. The visit passes through the garden and several rooms of the residence, where you can see objects from the period commented pertinently (35 - 45 minutes of visit). I will definitely repeat the visit, for the pure pleasure of enjoying it again.
Written 24 March 2024
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maryDyffrynArdudwy
Dyffryn Ardudwy257 contributions
Jan 2020
How the other half lived a couple of centuries ago. Fascinating tour of this intimate museum, home of Lope de Vega. A law that influenced the style of architecture billeted officers with families in Madrid for life if they had a top floor. Those with the space had a lodger. Those who managed to disguise the fact from the street escaped.
Written 12 February 2020
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josé H
Cordoba, Spain153 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Walking through that unique part of the capital, we discovered this house-museum. Where to find out where López de Vega developed his life. The visit, very well organized by a professional, allows you to see the room where the Prince of Wits lived and admire a unique place in that unique neighborhood.
Written 29 February 2024
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Susie_Stevie
Horsham, UK306 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Loved this place. We booked a tour of the house which is well worth seeing. Only 35 minutes and very informative. Great to see a building set out as it would have been in 1610, so interesting. Our guide Gema was excellent. Well worth a visit but definitely book or you cannot do the tour.
Written 29 September 2023
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LoneStarTrvlr
Hudson Oaks, TX160 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
My husband & I enjoyed our visit to this historic home very much. In learning about the life of the playwright and his family we also learned much about life in Madrid in the early 1600s. The gardens and home itself provided a view into that time frame. Unfortunately, none of the material we read ahead of time provided the information that reservations were required to be made in advance. While the tickets are free you must make arrangements ahead of time and specify an English language tour. Also, one of the staff members simply sent us away when we arrived "without a ticket." As we were leaving we encountered another staff member who told us there were tickets available for an English speaking tour later in the day. We accepted the tickets and came back later. It was worth re-arranging our schedule to accommodate the second visit. Our impression was that the first staff member did not want to deal with our intermediate Spanish language skills in explaining the schedule. Our impression was they prefer arrangements to be made a day or two before the planned visit. Definitely inquire ahead of time or plan to make two visits... one for tickets and one for the tour. There are stairs and no elevators and no public restroom at our time of visit.
Written 10 January 2014
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الترجمة الآلية ضعيفة للغاية وفى احيان كثيرة لا تعرف او تقترب لروح اللغة لذا تكون مضللة و تعطى معنى عكسيا للغاية او مبتسرا
Written 15 March 2018
Dear Sir or Madame!
I and my wife Daria would like to make a reservation at a guided group tour (conducted in English) for 28 May 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Is it possible?
Best regards,
Andrey Malchikov
Written 16 May 2017
Dear Andrey,
Sorry for the late response - this is actually not the channel for reservations so I am afraid we cannot fully answer your question...
Please call or contact our colleagues at the email address you will find on our webpage, in order to book. However, we have checked for you and there is no English tour planned on the 28th May.
We do hope you will be able to come and visit us on another date.
Thanks for your interest and best regards
Written 26 May 2017
Si può telefonare al numero +34 91 429 92 16 o più semplicemente inviare una mail (come facemmo noi) indicando nome, giorno e ora di visita, numero di persone interessate. NB: non inviare mail al lunedì e fuori dagli orari 10/18 altrimenti non le tengono in considerazione per le loro prenotazioni.
Written 9 March 2017
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