The Diocesan Museum of Religious Art in Orihuela holds an interesting collection, including paintings, sculptures, precious metalwork, textiles and furniture.
The museum is situated in the Episcopal Palace, a 16th century building. In the chapel we find the most important painting in its collection: "The Temptation of St Thomas Aquinas", by Diego Velázquez. There are also paintings by Sánchez Coello and the school of Juan de Juanes, amongst others.
Regarding sculptures, there are medieval works such as the Enthroned Virgin, dating from the 13th century. It also holds an important set of precious metalwork items, some of them Italian, such as the Cardinal Despuig's chalice. There are also textile items, manuscripts and incunabula, such as, for example, the "Nuremberg Chronicle" (1493).
Practical info
Designation: Diocesan museum
Content: Religious art
Location
Orihuela Episcopal Palace and Cathedral
C/ Ramón y Cajal, s/n
03300 Orihuela (Alicante-Alacant)
info@museodeartesacro.es
http://www.museodeartesacro.esTel.:+34 966743627
Useful information
From Sep 16 to Jun 14
From Tuesday to Saturday
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Closing days: Monday
From Jun 15 to Sep 15
From Tuesday to Friday
From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Public holidays
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Closing days: Monday and Sundays
Prices
General: €4
Reduced: €2
Admission free
Children up to 7 years of age and disabled persons.
Services
Left items and cloakroom service, Guided tours, Facilities for babies
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