Casa Huerta de San Vicente

Casa Huerta de San Vicente is a house museum dedicated to Federico García Lorca, set inside the park in Granada that today carries the poet's name. This is where the Spanish writer spent his summers with his family and produced some of his most important work.

What is this place?

The house was built in the second half of the 19th century as a rural property on the outskirts of Granada, formerly known as Huerta de los Mudos. In 1926 the García Lorca family took it as their summer residence and kept using it until 1936. It was here, among the orchards and gardens, that Federico García Lorca wrote some of his best-known works, including the play "Blood Wedding" and the poem "Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejías". The house was also where the poet spent his final days before his arrest at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, shortly before he was killed.

In the 1970s the property came under threat from Granada's expanding urban development. Thanks to the efforts of local residents, it was saved from demolition, and in 1985 the estate passed into the ownership of Granada's city council. Following a careful restoration, it opened as a house museum dedicated to the poet's memory in 1995.

What will you see inside?

The rooms have kept the atmosphere of the years when the García Lorca family lived here. Visitors can see the poet's personal belongings, furniture, family photographs, drawings and paintings, and original manuscripts of his work. The house has been arranged to recreate the setting of nearly a century ago, including the space where Lorca worked during his summer stays. The museum traces the connection between the family's everyday life and the writing of one of the most important Spanish poets of the 20th century.

The house is surrounded by the park that bears the poet's name, a green space open to residents and visitors alike, ideal for a rest after the tour or simply a walk in the shade away from the bustle of central Granada.

How do you get there?

Huerta de San Vicente stands at Calle Virgen Blanca 6, inside Federico García Lorca Park, not far from the centre of Granada. It's a quiet, leafy part of the city, easily reached on foot or by public transport from the historic centre.

When should you visit?

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays and select public holidays. From April to October the house can be visited from 10:00 to 19:00, and from November to March from 10:00 to 17:00. It's worth checking the current schedule before visiting, since hours can change with the season.

Spring and autumn are good times to come, as the park surrounding the house keeps a pleasant climate for a walk before or after the museum visit. Summers in Granada can get very hot, so it's worth planning a visit for the morning hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Huerta de San Vicente before it became a museum? It was the García Lorca family's summer home, used from 1926 to 1936, previously known as Huerta de los Mudos.

What works did Lorca write in this house? Federico García Lorca wrote here, among other works, the play "Blood Wedding" and the poem "Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejías".

When did the house become a museum? After being acquired by the city of Granada in 1985 and restored, the house opened as a museum in 1995.

Is the museum open every day? No, it is closed on Mondays and on select public holidays — it's best to check current hours before visiting.