Museo de los Faroles y Rosario de Cristal
Museum in the former Sagrado Corazón church, with the lanterns and glass floats of the Rosario de Cristal procession in Zaragoza.
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About the museum
The museum displays the pieces of the Rosario de Cristal procession, which winds through Zaragoza's old town every 13 October during the Pilar festivities. It is housed in the former church of the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, on Plaza de San Pedro Nolasco, next to the remains of the Roman theatre of Caesaraugusta.
The procession dates back to 1889, when the Cofradía del Santísimo Rosario de Nuestra Señora del Pilar was founded. Its president proposed carrying lanterns instead of the traditional torches, candles and banners. The idea came from Calatayud, and the municipal architect Ricardo Magdalena was commissioned to design them.
The collection brings together hundreds of lanterns representing the parts of the rosary prayer, as well as fifteen leaded glass floats dedicated to the mysteries. Among the monumental floats are the Santa Capilla, the oldest, the Basilica of the Pilar and the Queen of Hispanidad. The pieces leave the museum only for the procession on 13 October.
Highlights
- Hundreds of lanterns representing the parts of the rosary prayer
- Leaded glass floats dedicated to the mysteries
- Float of the Santa Capilla, the oldest
- Former Sagrado Corazón church next to the Roman theatre
- Pieces designed by architect Ricardo Magdalena
Permanent exhibition
- Faroles y carrozas del Rosario de Cristal – Selection of the lanterns and glass floats that parade in the procession of 13 October.
- Operated by
- Cabildo Metropolitano de Zaragoza
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Young people aged 13 to 18, or under 25 with a student or youth card: €7; people over 65 and people with a disability of 33% or more: €9 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | €9Over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €9Disability of 33% or more; free with a disability of 50% or more. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €7 per personGroups of more than 20 people, without audio guide. |
| Cathedral and Pilar Tower-Viewpoint | €12 |
The €10 ticket is combined and includes the Cathedral of the Saviour (La Seo), the Museo de Tapices (Tapestry Museum), the Museo Pilarista and the Rosario de Cristal.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Plaza de España
Tram line 1 (Plaza de España stop) and city buses 21, 22, 28, 29, 32, 35, 38, 39 and 40.
By car
Private car parks in Plaza del Pilar and Plaza de España.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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