Huerta de San Vicente

Interesting facts

1. 1

   Lorca wrote parts of 'Yerma' and 'Divan of Tamarit' while residing in this house.

2. 2

   The house was sold by the Lorca family to the Granada City Council in 1985 to be converted into a museum.

3. 3

   The original piano used by Lorca is preserved in the house and remains a central piece of the collection.

4. 4

   The garden surrounding the house features a variety of fruit trees and traditional flora that were present during the 1930s.

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   The house retains the original kitchen and dining area, offering a rare glimpse into the rural bourgeois lifestyle of early 20th-century Andalusia.

Overview

Huerta de San Vicente served as the summer residence of Federico García Lorca between 1926 and 1936, where he wrote significant portions of his major works, including Blood Wedding and The House of Bernarda Alba. The building is preserved as a house-museum, maintaining the original furniture, personal belongings, and interior decor from the poet’s time. Visitors can tour the living spaces, study, and the surrounding gardens that inspired much of his nature-focused poetry. The site stands as a cultural artifact reflecting the domestic life of the Lorca family before the Spanish Civil War. It is situated within the Federico García Lorca Park, which provides a landscaped buffer between the historical house and the modern city. The museum displays original manuscripts, drawings, and paintings by the poet alongside those by his contemporaries like Salvador Dalí.

Insider tips

• Book your entry time online in advance, as group sizes for guided tours are strictly limited.

• Take time to walk through the surrounding Federico García Lorca Park, which is a major recreational space for locals.

• Check the official website for rotating temporary exhibitions that often feature rare correspondence or sketches.