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House-Museum of Lope de Vega
Native name
Spanish: Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega
Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega (Madrid) 01.jpg
Location Madrid, Spain
Official name: Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega
Type Non-movable
Criteria Monument
Designated 1935
Reference no. RI-51-0001087
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Welcome to the House-Museum of Lope de Vega! This special place in Madrid, Spain, was once the home of a very famous Spanish writer named Lope de Vega. It's now a museum where you can learn all about his life and work.

Lope de Vega was a key figure during Spain's "Golden Age." This was a time when Spanish art, literature, and culture were incredibly important. His house helps us understand what life was like for a writer centuries ago.

Discover Lope de Vega's Home

This historic house dates back to the 1500s. Lope de Vega himself bought it in 1610. He lived there for many years, creating some of his most famous plays and poems. Imagine the stories that happened within these walls!

From Home to Museum

In 1930, an important group called the Real Academia Española bought the house. This Academy is responsible for looking after the Spanish language. They wanted to make sure Lope de Vega's home was preserved.

Under the guidance of Agustín González de Amezúa y Mayo, the Academy carefully restored the house. They worked hard to make it look like it did when Lope de Vega lived there. In 1935, the house opened its doors as a museum.

That same year, the building was declared a national monument. This means it's a very important historical site. Today, it is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural, which is another way of saying it's a cultural treasure.

What You Can See Inside

When you visit the museum, you can explore the rooms where Lope de Vega lived and worked. You'll see furniture and objects from his time. It's like stepping back in time to the 17th century!

The Real Academia Española also owns some of Lope de Vega's original handwritten works. These special documents, called manuscripts, are sometimes on display at the museum. They offer a unique look at his creative process.

More Information

If you want to learn more about the House-Museum of Lope de Vega, you can visit its official website. It's a great way to explore the museum from home.

  • Casa museo Lope de Vega

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