Ronda is a beautiful city that is home to spectacular natural landscapes around the Tagus, but its great history, cultural and gastronomic cradle… leave us with museums that are essential when we decide to visit it. Keep reading to know the 6 museums to visit in 1 day in Ronda.
Madragon Palace
Inside this beautiful palace is the Municipal Museum of Ronda, so we recommend you start here to spend the rest of the day visiting other museums. The museum is differentiated in two historical moments. On the one hand, the Mudejar style and the other Renaissance style. Its collection is based on historical-archaeological pieces, developing a history to get to know the region throughout history.
Hours: Autumn and Winter from Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Spring and summer from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Price: General admission €3. Retirees, students and groups €1.5.
Fact: On Wednesdays admission is free.
Bandit Museum.
It is a museum where the history of banditry in Andalusia is reflected, since Ronda was one of the cradles of these characters. This museum is unique in Spain, which is why it is an essential visit on your visit to Ronda. The museum is divided into 5 different rooms:
-Romantic travelers and documentation.
-Live banditry.
-Famous bandits.
-Those who followed is a trail- Civil Guard.
-Weapons and written testimonies.
The museum has more than 1,390 collection pieces within its facilities.
Hours: Autumn and Winter from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spring and summer from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Price: General admission €3.75. Retirees, students, youth card , families or groups €2.
Wine Interpretation Center.
When lunchtime approaches, there is no better museum than the one offered by Bodegas La Sangre. The visit to the museum can end with a tasting of the most outstanding wines that will seduce your palate. The museum consists of 12 thematic rooms related to the world of wine in a traditional room.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Prices: general admission €3.5.
Fact: On Tuesdays admission is free for citizens of the European Union.
Lara Collection Museum.
It is one of the most important private collection museums in Spain where we will find different pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is located in the historic center within the Casa Palacio de los Condes de las Conquistas. Its interior is divided into 12 different rooms, among which are:
-Romantic Room.
-Cinema and Photography Room.
-Museum Room of Arms XVIII and XIX.
-Museum Room of the Holy Inquisition and Witchcraft.
Hours: June to October from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. November to May from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Price: General admission €4. Students, pensioners from Ronda and groups of more than 10 people is €2.
Joaquin Peinado Ronda Museum.
After the remodeling of the Moctezuma Palace, the museum in memory of Joaquín Peinado was installed. It is a space divided into 2 floors that follows a chronological order and the works are differentiated by theme. Among the museum’s works are authentic research and preparatory drawings of the artist’s canvases.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday closed.
Price: General admission €4. Students, retirees, people from Ronda or residents in Ronda €2.
Fact: On Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. admission is free. For children under 14 years old it is always free.
San Juan Bosco House Museum.
To end our route through the museums to visit in 1 day in Ronda, we will end with a pleasant walk through this picturesque museum that takes place in the mansion built by Santiago Sanguinetti in the 20th century. You can see its collections of Nazarite tiles and ceramics from the region. As a star visit will be its gardens, with a central parterre and impressive views of the mountains to finish falling in love with Ronda and its charm.
Now you know the museums to visit in 1 day in Ronda so all you have to do is choose the day and buy your tickets. Remember to try its gastronomy and enjoy other monuments that the city houses. Also, if you decide to continue your visit to the Serranía de Ronda you can continue it by visiting Cuevas del Becerro.
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