HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsCasa de la Guitarra
Spain
In addition to our traditional flamenco shows every day, you can also enjoy one of the largest collections of classical and oldest Spanish guitars to be found in Spain. Small museum that represents the private collection of guitars of José Luis Postigo.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Casa de la Guitarra, an intimate sanctuary dedicated to the instrument that defines the heart of Spanish music. Located in a beautifully restored 18th-century house in Seville’s historic Santa Cruz neighborhood,…
Listen in the app2The Guitar Museum — A Chronology of Strings
At the heart of this house is one of the most significant private collections of Spanish guitars in the world. As you walk through the museum rooms, you are tracing the evolution of the instrument from its early Renaissance…
Listen in the app3The Art of the Luthier — Crafting the Voice
To understand the Spanish guitar, one must understand the craft of the luthier. In this section of the house, you can learn about the painstaking process of creating a professional flamenco guitar. …
Listen in the app4The Flamenco Stage — Where Spirit Meets Wood
The performance space at Casa de la Guitarra is designed for intimacy, ensuring that every spectator is just a few feet away from the artists. This is not a grand theater, but a 'Tablao'-style setting that recreates the…
Listen in the app5Cante and Baile — The Human Counterpoint
While the house is named for the guitar, it equally celebrates the 'Cante' (singing) and 'Baile' (dancing) that complete the flamenco trinity. The singing is often described as 'Cante Jondo' or deep song, characterized by its…
Listen in the app6The 18th-Century Setting — Architecture of the Santa Cruz
The building itself is a fine example of traditional Sevillian architecture. As you walk through the patio and the various rooms, notice the characteristic features of an 18th-century noble house: the central courtyard that…
Listen in the app7Educational Mission — Workshops and Lectures
Beyond performances and museum displays, Casa de la Guitarra serves an important educational role. It is a place where students and scholars come to attend workshops and lectures on guitar technique and flamenco history. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit the Casa de la Guitarra and step back into the sun-drenched streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, take a moment to carry the resonance of the music with you. We have traveled from the technical precision of the…
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What is Casa de la Guitarra?
Casa de la Guitarra is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.3861, -5.9897 |
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