Bernarda Alba House Museum in Valderrubio

The well courtyard

This well supplied water to both Frasquita Alba's house and the one next door. From the other house, through the well, Federico would listen in silence to the Alba family's conversations. That's where it all began.

The kitchen

Here you'll learn the real story of Frasquita Alba Sierra, who is Bernarda in the play, and of José Benavides Peña, who is Pepe el Romano. With the documents on display you can compare the real family with the characters Lorca created from it.

The symbolism room

It explains the symbols Lorca uses in the play, one of the keys to his theatre and poetry. Understanding them will help you read it with fresh eyes.

The Poncia, Bernarda and Adela rooms

They recreate the closed, stifling house in which Bernarda's daughters live shut away: a convent for Poncia and a prison for Adela. Through these three characters you discover what the play is about.

The stable

Here you see how far the play has travelled: editions in Spanish and in languages such as Arabic, Greek, Japanese and Italian, photos and posters of its stage and film productions, a touchscreen with the manuscript and the censorship file, and videos of theatre, film and ballet performances.