Colección Museográfica del Vidrio
Glass museum in the Casa Santonja, a 17th-18th century palace with a Masonic mural programme, on a glass tradition near 1000 years old.
In l'Olleria, the glass town, the Glass Collection sits in the Casa Santonja, also called the Marau palace from the 17th-18th centuries. The palace keeps a Masonic mural programme, and the museum tells a glass tradition running nearly 1000 years.
History
Glass furnaces worked around l'Olleria for centuries, giving the town its trade name. The Casa Santonja, palace of the Marau family, now holds the collection that documents the craft.
What to see
Glass pieces by period and technique, plus the palace murals. Combine it with the Magdalena church and the town hall, both close by.
Tips for your visit
- Check hours and prices before going; they were unverified in this run.
- Allow about an hour for the visit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Glass Collection?
A glass museum in the Casa Santonja, a 17th-18th century palace with a Masonic mural programme.
How old is the glass tradition?
Nearly 1000 years of glassmaking around l'Olleria.
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