The Museum of Steps of Calahorra offers a unique vision of the Holy Week Calagurritana, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest. Located in the church of San Francisco, this museum houses an outstanding collection of 14 of the 19 steps involved in the solemn processions of the city. These sizes, of high quality, and age, have been made by the prestigious workshop in Olot (Girona) and constitute a treasury of art and culture of the city.
An exhibition of tradition and art
The exhibition not only shows the impressive religious images, but also includes one of the representations most unique heritage calagurritano: ‘the Sacred Mountain’. This staging in miniature of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ is composed of 70 figures spread in 12 detailed scenes. Created by the renowned artist jerez José Joaquín Pérez, this work is unique in the north of Spain and a key part of the exhibition.
The building, a witness of the past,
The museum is housed in the church of San Francisco a temple of baroque style, was part of the former convent of San Francisco. This church, built at the end of the SEVENTEENTH century, has been a witness of centuries of history, from the ancient citadel of Calahorra up to its current use as a museum. The church, which retains original features such as the main altarpiece, and the chapel of the Immaculate Conception, offers a perfect setting to admire the works and to understand the deep bond of the city with its Holy Week.
The museum not only highlights the sacred art, but also the historical context of the city, located in the neighborhood of the Jewish quarter of Calahorra, an area of great cultural significance and heritage. In addition, the recovery of the building and its transformation into a museum has been a point of attraction for tourism, making it an essential stop for those visiting Calahorra.
