Casa de los Poetas
About This Museum
Tucked away on the quiet Calle el Collado, just a stone's throw from Soria's historic center, the Casa de los Poetas feels more like a secret clubhouse for verse than a formal museum. It occupies a corner of the elegant Casino Amistad Numancia, a building that has long been at the heart of the city's social life. Here, you don't just see poetry on plaques; you feel the lingering presence of Soria's adopted literary sons, Antonio Machado and Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, whose spirits seem to haunt these rooms. The place is a quiet sanctuary dedicated to their memory and the profound love they had for this starkly beautiful land.
Collection Highlights
You'll find intimate portraits, first editions of 'Campos de Castilla,' and personal letters that trace Machado's life here after his arrival in 1907. One of the most moving exhibits focuses on his beloved wife, Leonor, whose early death in Soria cast a long shadow over his work. For Bécquer, they've captured the legend of his unrequited love for a novice from the convent of San Juan, a story that inspired his 'Rhymes' and is forever tied to the city.
Visitor Information
It's inside the casino building—just look for the sign and walk right in. Since it's run by a cultural association, hours can be flexible; your best bet is to pop by in the late morning or early afternoon.
Architecture & Building
The museum sits within a classic Sorian townhouse, part of the larger 19th-century casino building with its understated, traditional stone and stucco facade that blends seamlessly into the old quarter.
Contact & Location
Address: Escuela Infantil-casa de Niños Daniel Vázquez Díaz, 46, Calle de Armenteros, Colonia de la Policía, Valdezarza, Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28039, España
Phone: +34 975 21 11 64
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