Museo de los Faroles y Rosario de Cristal
Museo de los Faroles y Rosario de Cristal
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permia
Ireland40,665 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Happened across it while traversing the Old Town. And delighted to have done so. In an impressive Church from the beginnings of the 20th century.
In a procession every 13 October all these stunning creations emerge onto the streets to honour the city’s Patron Saint, Virgen del Pilar.
Constituting about 300 items in glorious colours, the crystal floats and banners symbolise segments of the Catholic prayer, the Rosary.
In a procession every 13 October all these stunning creations emerge onto the streets to honour the city’s Patron Saint, Virgen del Pilar.
Constituting about 300 items in glorious colours, the crystal floats and banners symbolise segments of the Catholic prayer, the Rosary.
Written April 8, 2023
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St_Ogpan
London, UK65 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Every October, the city of Zaragoza has a procession to celebrate The Rosary, and, in a similar way to the carrying of statues in the Holy Week processions, for this one, vast devotional images made of glass are carried around. These (for the night-time procession) are illuminated. And when I say vast, this is what I mean - a 10-foot long model of the Pilar Basilica, for example; a massive ship; a huge castle.
The images are all on display (and fully illuminated) at the church in the square of San Pedro Nolasco, and the entrance fee is only a couple of Euros.
Whether you're a devoted Roman Catholic or not, this is an astonishingly impressive display, and very definitely worth a visit - it's a sort of collision between Blackpool Illuminations and Semana Santa.
The images are all on display (and fully illuminated) at the church in the square of San Pedro Nolasco, and the entrance fee is only a couple of Euros.
Whether you're a devoted Roman Catholic or not, this is an astonishingly impressive display, and very definitely worth a visit - it's a sort of collision between Blackpool Illuminations and Semana Santa.
Written April 7, 2017
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,775 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The Church of the Sacred Heart is located at the Plaza San Pedro Nolasco. It has a simple façade with the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This church has been turned into the Museo del Rosario de Cristal (Museum of the Crystal Rosary). In the 18th century people started saying the Rosary in the Basilica del Pilar and then moved out into the streets. They recited the Rosary and sung in the streets. This became popular and people started carrying standards and candles. October 12 was the feast day of the Virgen del Pilar and the Rosary was said on that evening. The Royal Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary was formed and wanted to represent the scenes of the mysteries with carriages bearing statues and stained glass lamps. They asked Ricardo Magdalena, the city architect, for his help. Master craftsmen made 15 mysteries and 200 hand lamps and these were first used in 1890. The procession was named the Crystal Rosary and it started being celebrated on Oct. 13 with a longer route. Hundreds of people now take part in the procession with regional costumes, and the procession starts at the Church of the Sacred Heart and moves along the Calle del Coso, Alfonso I, and the Plaza del Pilar. The church now has a permanent exhibition of the Crystal Rosary.
Written October 18, 2012
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dalton1skiing
London2,615 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
This is next to the Roman theatre & in my opinion, far more interesting. Only 2 euro entrance. You sit & listen to a brief intro, then one by one, each display is illuminated & you follow it around till the end. The whole thing lasted approx 20-30mins. Unfortuntately, the entire explanation was in Spanish & I didnt see any booklet or info in English. Its still worth going because they are stunning. Apparently the illuminations are used in processions which must be magnificant. The building itself is also beautiful with several displays, so look at the ceiling & the walls as you pass through. A must do whilst in Zaragoza!
Written April 26, 2017
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ragdoll2017
Hereford, UK42 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We came across this museum by chance and gave it a try, not really knowing what to expect. At first we thought we were going to be disappointed as we were expected to sit down and listen to an audio commentary in Spanish. We stuck it out to see what happened and once the exhibits started to be lit, each one in succession, we were eagerly waiting for the next. Recommended as something a bit different and it really doesn't matter if you can't follow the commentary.
Written April 21, 2017
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Emmy Methiyar
3 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
Do not let the size and a humble exterior fool you. From outside or even at the entrance, where there is a ticket booth (Oh! The entry is only 2 euros, very well worth), the decoration are super normal. But wait until you get inside and see those marvellous crystals!! It is really one of a kind museum, it is not a church as you may think.
Written October 1, 2015
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SG123
Spain130 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We read about this on a travel blog and so decided to check it out. We visited with an eight year old and 2 sixteen year olds and surprisingly they did quite enjoy it.
We are not overly religious yet we could appreciate the beauty and the effort that was put into the creation of each of the lanterns. You start at the first lantern and a voiceover tells you about the lantern that your looking at ( in Spanish which we understand)
It was a nice way to spend half hour
We are not overly religious yet we could appreciate the beauty and the effort that was put into the creation of each of the lanterns. You start at the first lantern and a voiceover tells you about the lantern that your looking at ( in Spanish which we understand)
It was a nice way to spend half hour
Written August 8, 2019
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John Agius
Xaghra, Malta16 contributions
Mar 2016
This exhibition was fabulous. It is something different from the usual things we see. Everyone must see it
Written January 6, 2017
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fsujenn
Antwerp, Belgium98 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Not to far from El Pillar, this museum is inside a church. The stain glass lights up as you go through. The narration is in Spanish, but there is a simple English guide. Also, I think it was only 3 or 4 euros.
Written December 6, 2014
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Leni L
Greater Adelaide, Australia31 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
This museum like the rest of Zaragoza is exceptional. The displays light up one at a time as you walk through them in the right order. It is a must see.
Written July 31, 2014
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Eliane Armi
Castelldefels, Spain1 contribution
Hola!
me encantaría saber si hay que pagar y cuanto saldría para visitar él museo de los Faroles y Rosario?!?
Discover734678
2 contributions
Hola. si , hay que pagar..pero ahora para fiestas no lo abrirán porque están preparando las carrozas para salir en procesión el día 13 x la noche.
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