Casa de la Cilla
Former granary of the dukes of Osuna in Olvera, now a cultural centre with a centre on the Nasrid frontier and the castles, a tourist office and an archaeological room.
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About the museum
La Casa de la Cilla is a building erected during the lordship of the House of Osuna, with no precise date known, which was originally used to store the grain, fruit and produce of the harvests of the municipal area belonging to the dukedom. Over time it underwent alterations and changes of use: in the mid-20th century the successors of the House of Osuna transferred its use to the town council, which made it the municipal jail, and later, in private hands, it was turned into a winepress and wine cellar.
Following its restoration, the building now operates as the Centro Cultural La Cilla, located on Plaza de la Iglesia, next to the church and the castle of Olvera. It houses the centre “Olvera, La Frontera y Los Castillos”, devoted to the history of Olvera as a border town between the Nasrid kingdom and the Christian territories, the Municipal Tourist Office, an archaeological exhibition and a room for travelling exhibitions.
Admission to the centre is a joint ticket with the castle, which allows the visit to be completed with the most outstanding monument in the town.
Highlights
- Centre “Olvera, La Frontera y Los Castillos”
- Former granary of the dukes of Osuna
- Archaeological exhibition
- Municipal Tourist Office in the same building
- Joint ticket with the castle
Permanent exhibitions
- Olvera, La Frontera y Los Castillos – Centre devoted to the history of Olvera as a border town and to the castles of the Sierra de Cádiz.
- Exposición arqueológica – Small exhibition with archaeological pieces from the town.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Olvera
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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Joint ticket for the museum and the castle: €2. Residents registered in Olvera do not pay.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The building is on Plaza de la Iglesia, in the upper part of the old town of Olvera.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The Municipal Tourist Office, in the same building, provides information on visits. |
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