Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta, Art museum on Mauror hill near Alhambra, Granada, Spain
The Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta is an art museum housed in a classical-style building on Mauror hill next to the Alhambra. The structure spreads across multiple levels with gardens, fountains, water pools, and courtyards that connect throughout the property.
An artist founded the museum in 1941 from his private house, which had been built as his studio between 1916 and 1930. The building was converted into a foundation to preserve his art collection for public access.
The foundation displays works by local Granada artists and archaeological pieces found in the region, arranged throughout the house rooms. Visitors can see how a family of art collectors preserved and displayed their personal treasures at home.
The museum is open daily and visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the route covers multiple levels and uneven terrain. It helps to arrive early in the day to explore the quieter galleries without crowds.
The building contains an extensive network of underground passages that run through the interior of Mauror hill beneath the main structure. These hidden tunnels reveal the elaborate planning that went into the site's architecture.
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