Museum of the Festival

If you don’t visit Caravaca in May, this museum in the Palacio de los Uribe lets you experience our Festivals of International Tourist Interest at any time of year. It showcases the richness of the Christian and Moorish groups, their costumes and weaponry, and also dedicates space to the giants and big-head figures that bring joy to our streets.

Located in the former palatial home of the Mora and Uribe family, very close to the Convent of Santa Clara, it is dedicated to portraying the Patron Saint Festivities of Caravaca de la Cruz, declared of International Tourist Interest, held every year from May 1 to 5. Alongside a space that recalls the religious origins of the celebrations in honor of the Vera Cruz, its rooms display a collection of costumes, accessories and weaponry from the Christian groups and Moorish cabilas, as well as embroidered garments typical of the trappings of the Wine Horses.

Among the pieces on display, it’s worth highlighting the set featuring a fully adorned horse with the four riders who usually accompany it; the recreation of the Historic Horse; the spectacular outfits and capes worn by the Sultans and Kings, for both adults and children; some Moorish and Christian costumes; and the Giants and Big-Heads, represented by the charming characters Nano and Nana.