Museum of Glass and Crystal

Overview

The Museo del Vidrio y Cristal (Museum of Glass and Crystal) is a private museum in a restored 18th-century townhouse, displaying over 3,000 pieces of glassware, stained glass, and crystal spanning 3,000 years.

Highlights

• Period rooms: Each room is decorated in a different historical style, from Phoenician to Art Deco.
• Stained glass: Notable medieval and Renaissance stained glass panels.
• Private collection: The personal passion of Gonzalo Fernández-Prieto, who guides visitors himself.

History

The museum opened in 2009 in a carefully restored 18th-century house. The collector spent decades acquiring pieces from across Europe.

Visitor Tips

• Guided tour: The intimate guided tour by the owner is the highlight — book in advance.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.