House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas) Valencia

House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas) Valencia

The House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia was constructed in the 1434. The structure was originally designed to keep 'Rocas'. Rocas was used in the fifteenth century. They are special carriages that are used as floats during festivals like the Easter processions, the Corpus Christi processions. The name came from the special design that the carriages have during the presentation of the 'Mysteries of Christ' plays. These plays are held during the religious festivals. One of the most renowned museums in Valencia, the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas) in Valencia, Spain draws large number of tourist, both tourists and locals.

The entrance to the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia is sloping. This is done to allow the entry and exit of the 'Rocas' during the different festivals. There are three wooden, eagle-like figures on display that are associated with the history of Saint John the Evangelist. They were designed by Luis Roig Alos. The armazones de los Gigantes in the Valencia House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Spain is a major attraction and esteemed much more for its symbolic value than its monetary value. Displayed in the museum are the Gigantes (giants), Cabezudos (literally, big heads), costumes, and flags among others.

Timings for the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia is
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Admission to the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia is free

Address of the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia is
Las Rocas, 3,
Valencia, Spain

Apart from the House of Rocas (Casa de las Rocas), Valencia other museums in Valencia are the El Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia San Pio V, Valencia, the Fallas Museum, Valencia, the Reales Atarazanas, Valencia, the Jose Benlliure House/Museum, Valencia, the Principe Felipe Science Museum, Valencia, the El Almudin, Valencia, the Historical-Medical Museum (Museo Historico-Medico), Valencia.

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