Huerta de San Vicente facts for kids
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Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca
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| Former name | Huerta de los Mudos |
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| Established | 10 May 1995 |
| Location | Granada, Andalusia, Spain |
| Type | Art museum |
The Huerta de San Vicente is a special house in Granada, Spain. It was once the summer home of the famous writer Federico García Lorca and his family. They lived there from 1926 to 1936. Today, the house and its gardens are part of Granada's Park Federico García Lorca. This park opened in 1995. The Huerta de San Vicente is now a museum where you can learn about Lorca's life and work.
History of the House
This beautiful estate was built in the late 1800s. It was first known as "Huerta de los Mudos." Federico García Rodríguez, who was Federico García Lorca's father, bought the house. He bought it on May 27, 1925. He then changed its name to "Huerta de Vicente." This was a way to honor his wife, Vicenta Lorca Romero. The house still looks much like it did when the Lorca family lived there.
Federico García Lorca's Time There
Federico García Lorca wrote some of his most famous plays at this house. These include Blood wedding (from 1932) and Yerma (from 1934). He was at the Huerta de San Vicente just before he was arrested. He then sought safety at his friend Luis Rosales's home. Sadly, he was arrested there. After Lorca's death, his family left Spain. They moved to the United States in 1941. Even though they were gone for almost 40 years, they still owned the Huerta estate. A cousin and staff members took care of it for them.
Becoming a Museum
By the 1970s, the city of Granada was growing. There were plans to build new areas where the house stood. This meant the Huerta de San Vicente might be torn down. But Lorca's younger brother and a group of artists and thinkers stopped these plans. They explained how important the house was for culture.
After the time of Francisco Franco's rule ended, people began to appreciate Lorca's writing again. On April 6, 1985, Isabel García Lorca, Federico's sister, sold the estate to the city of Granada. Her goal was to create a museum for the poet. The art center officially opened its doors on May 10, 1995. It has been a special place for visitors ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Huerta de San Vicente para niños
