Sala Museo Pablo Sarasate
Museum room in the Palacio del Condestable in Pamplona, with objects, violins, scores and decorations of the violinist Pablo Sarasate.
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About the museum
The museum room is dedicated to the violinist and composer Pablo Sarasate, a native of Pamplona, and displays the objects that the musician himself bequeathed to the City Council of Pamplona in 1893. Since 2008 they have been shown in their current location, on the first floor of the Palacio del Condestable, opposite the church of San Saturnino.
The palace is a noble house with a large central courtyard, built in 1530 by the fourth Count of Lerín. By inheritance it passed to the Ducal House of Alba, which later handed it over to city institutions. It was the archbishop's residence in the 17th and 18th centuries, the seat of the City Council between 1752 and 1760 while the new town hall was being built, and later the headquarters of the association Amigos del Arte Musical. Today it operates as the City Council's cultural centre (Civivox Condestable).
The collection includes personal belongings of Sarasate and of his family and friends, photographs, gifts and decorations received from kings and emperors, a large portrait of him, a bronze bust by Mariano Benlliure, violins by Vuillaume, Gand and Bernardel, and a Bechstein piano. The scores, works and concert programmes he bequeathed are also kept in the Municipal Archive.
Highlights
- Violins by Vuillaume, Gand and Bernardel that belonged to Sarasate
- Decorations, gifts and honours from kings and emperors
- Bronze bust of Sarasate by Mariano Benlliure
- Bechstein piano and large portrait of the violinist
- Photographs, scores and concert programmes
Permanent exhibition
- Legado de Pablo Sarasate – Permanent exhibition of the personal objects, instruments, photographs, decorations and scores that Sarasate bequeathed to the city of Pamplona.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Pamplona
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
The City Council has organised family workshops and children's activities in the room, by advance registration.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The City Council regularly organises free guided tours (in Spanish, Basque, English and French), by advance registration at Civivox Condestable. |
