Museo del Corpus Valencia
House of the Rocks
Immerse yourself in Valencia's Corpus Christi traditions at this unique spot in the old town, perfect for curious people of all ages.
Valencia's Corpus Christi celebration bursts to life 60 days after Easter when Casa de las Rocas opens its massive doors. This building stores the festival's carriages and giant figures. I love that it's not a traditional museum but more a storage area, allowing you to walk around the objects and see them up close. The building is also home to the Museo del Corpus, a small museum dedicated to the celebration.
Casa de las Rocas (House of the Rocks) got its name from the carriages called 'Rocas', probably because the first ones were shaped like rocks. It has one of Valencia's highest doors, allowing the massive objects to exit safely during Corpus Christi.
The handmade Rocas tell stories of Valencia's Catholic past. My favourite is the Sant Vicent Ferrer carriage. With his sword raised, this patron saint defended the city against the plague. Samson and the Lion symbolise San Vicente Ferrer's strength.
At Casa de las Rocas, the towering couples are impossible to miss. These five-meter-tall giants represent Victorians, Valencians, Arabs, and Africans. During the Corpus Christi, they parade, showing Catholicism's global reach.
In the museum, you'll find festival costumes, including a spooky white robe worn by La Moma, a man who dresses as a woman to battle the deadly sins.
Don't overlook this fascinating spot, a lesser-known treasure that might be all yours.
Curious about other giants? Read about Valencia's Green Giants.
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