Casa Museo Arabe de Caceres Yussuf al Burch, Extremadura, Spain

4.5 (549 reviews) Monday: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #2 in Extremadura Speciality Museums

Pleasant surprise

It is an original 12th century Arab house, belonging to an important family, it preserves the entire structure and is decorated to take the visitor back to the time, it contains numerous objects found in the excavations inside trunks full of weapons, brass objects and archaeological pieces As an added value to this treasure, it is founded on Roman remains, as well as a fountain of lions in the garden, capitals and arches of great architectural beauty, the house was rescued by José De la Torre who by chance doing reforms in the 50s in The family home, discovered the ancient vestiges, and by documenting himself about this culture, he became passionate and dreamed of sharing it with the world, with great effort he restored the house and the Iraqi ambassador inaugurated the museum in 1976; Since then the family of José de la Torre, (Yusuf Al Burch translated into Arabic and name of the museum) continue with the maintenance work to preserve this small historical treasure.

Address

Calle de la Cuesta del Marques 4, 10003 Caceres Spain

Mobile

+34 655 16 53 59

Website

http://turismo.ayto-caceres.es/recursos-culturales/museo-yusuf-al-burch

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday : 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday : 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday : 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday : 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 13, 2024, 19:58

User Ratings

4.5 based on (549 reviews)

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Reviews

4Chris M 5:00 PM Feb 22, 2023
Something different and special
As nice as this place is, is equally fascinating to hear and read at the brochure that you are given, the story of how this project evolved from the passion of one man. His grandson was very inviting and happy to explain stuff to me in English, I really appreciated his effort! They ask for 2€ as an entrance fee for the preservation of the place but, after completing my tour, I believe that maybe they should ask for more, having seen how much maintenance it might need. The hammam cellar was my favourite space and the indoor well was very interesting. And the beautiful patio of course!
5MarlondUY 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2020
A tiny and beautiful piece of Arabian culture in middle of Spain
A tiny and beautiful piece of Arabian culture in middle of Spain. I congratulate the owner of this project for the love and care deposited in each detail. This is a private project, no govern assistance, so please go there and help to preserve a small part of the history of our beloved Iberian peninsula.