Church of Soledad-Archaeological Museum
Church of Soledad-Archaeological Museum
This was the first parish church in the city, built inside the old walled fortress. It is known that from the end of the XV century there was a need for expanding the old parish church, a two naves work and gable roof, placed in the same spot where La Soledad Church is now.
It is characterised by its sober Renaissance lines and is built over a masonry wall that is used as retaining wall for the terrace. The cylindrical prismatic buttresses that surround the church give a fortified look that reminds the medieval sense of the temple as fortress, specific of its gothic heritage.
The walls are made of masonry and they have two lintels doors, working as lintel a tombstone with a large Roman inscription found in the archaeological complex of Estrecho de la Encarnación in the XVI century.
Today it is the home for the Archaeological Museum, in which tourists can satisfy their curiosity looking at the remnants of the oldest settlers of this area – the discovery of Cueva de los Alcores, of the Represa, etc. You will be amaze by the monumental Roman remains of La Encarnacion. You will admire the wide range of daily samples of the Iberian population and endless curiosities that explain why Caravaca is how it is nowadays.
Archaeological Museum Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm
- Saturdays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm
- Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm
Geographical coordinates: Latitude 38.107889 Length -1.860248
Heritage
Discover the historical monuments of Caravaca de la Cruz!
C/ De las Monjas, nº 19
30400 Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia)
Telephone numbers: 968 70 24 24 / 968 70 10 03
Fax: 968 70 27 67
E-mail: turismo@caravacadelacruz.es
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 10.00–14.00 and 16.30–19.30.
Saturdays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm.