Casa Museo Arabe de Caceres Yussuf al Burch

About

It is an original 12th century Arab house, belonging to an important family, it preserves the entire structure and is decorated to take the visitor back to the time, it contains numerous objects found in the excavations inside trunks full of weapons, brass objects and archaeological pieces As an added value to this treasure, it is founded on Roman remains, as well as a fountain of lions in the garden, capitals and arches of great architectural beauty, the house was rescued by José De la Torre who by chance doing reforms in the 50s in The family home, discovered the ancient vestiges, and by documenting himself about this culture, he became passionate and dreamed of sharing it with the world, with great effort he restored the house and the Iraqi ambassador inaugurated the museum in 1976; Since then the family of José de la Torre, (Yusuf Al Burch translated into Arabic and name of the museum) continue with the maintenance work to preserve this small historical treasure.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes