Visit to the Sacred Museum of Caracas 🤓 [ESP/ENG]
¿Les ha pasado que alguien les habla de un lugar al que les gustaría ir, pero al final son ustedes los que terminan yendo? Pues eso es precisamente lo que nos pasó. Mi cuñada me contó que quería visitar el Museo Sacro porque había visto unos vídeos en Instagram sobre él. Como nosotros estábamos buscando planes para no pasar el día en casa, decidimos copiar ese plan 😅.
Has anyone ever told you about a place they'd like to visit, but in the end, you're the one who ends up going? Well, that's exactly what happened to us. My sister-in-law told me she wanted to visit the Sacro Museum because she had seen some videos about it on Instagram. Since we were looking for something to do so we wouldn't have to spend the day at home, we decided to copy her plan 😅.
Viví algunos años en Caracas y nunca me llamó la atención visitar este museo, y puede que en parte sea porque, al ser pequeño, subestimé un poco el poder de su historia para sorprendernos. Anteriormente este lugar fue un camposanto y posteriormente sede de la Escuela Episcopal. Según su historia, fue declarado Monumento Histórico Nacional en 1981 y tras un proceso de restauración abrió sus puertas como museo en 1993.
I lived in Caracas for a few years and never felt compelled to visit this museum, perhaps partly because, being small, I somewhat underestimated the power of its history to surprise us. This place was formerly a cemetery and later the headquarters of the Episcopal School. According to its history, it was declared a National Historic Monument in 1981 and, after a restoration process, opened its doors as a museum in 1993.
Entrar en este edificio es dar un vistazo al pasado, pero un pasado más artístico, con esculturas coloniales y republicanas, imágenes devocionales, pinturas de los grandes maestros del arte sacro en Venezuela y América, piezas de orfebrería litúrgica, vestiduras sacerdotales y documentos históricos que muestran la riqueza cultural que funcionó el arte y la espiritualidad que caracterizaba a la capital.
Entering this building is like taking a peek into the past, but a more artistic past, with colonial and republican sculptures, devotional images, paintings by the great masters of sacred art in Venezuela and America, liturgical gold and silverwork, priestly vestments, and historical documents that showcase the cultural richness that characterized the capital's art and spirituality.
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El área donde se conservan algunas lápidas está un poco descuidada y se le podría sacar más provecho en cuanto al paisajismo se refiere, porque es la parte central del lugar y la que tiene mejor iluminación. Por otro lado, es un poco perturbador saber que estás caminando por un lugar que sirvió de cementerio y quién sabe la cantidad de restos humanos que aún descansan debajo.
The area where some gravestones are preserved is a little neglected and could be better utilized in terms of landscaping, because it is the central part of the site and has the best lighting. On the other hand, it is a little disturbing to know that you are walking through a place that served as a cemetery and who knows how many human remains still lie beneath.
Debo admitir que soy bastante torpe, así que tuve que andar con mucho cuidado y tratando de no acercarme tanto a las piezas, porque imagínense, muchas de ellas datan del siglo XVII. Se debe practicar el autocontrol estando allí, porque todo se ve tan interesante que hasta provoca tocar las piezas para detallarlas mejor 🫣.
I must admit that I am quite clumsy, so I had to walk very carefully and try not to get too close to the pieces, because, imagine, many of them date back to the 17th century. You have to practice self-control when you are there, because everything looks so interesting that it makes you want to touch the pieces to see them in more detail.
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Cuando llegamos a la parte que se usaba como cárcel para los clérigos que cometían crímenes contra la religión, la moral o las «buenas costumbres», Mi suegra dijo que notaba un ambiente muy denso y que incluso se le habían erizado los vellos. Sin embargo, mi esposo y yo solo sentimos un poco de claustrofobia por lo pequeño y estrecho del lugar.
When we reached the part that was used as a prison for clergymen who committed crimes against religion, morality, or “good customs,” my mother-in-law said she noticed a very heavy atmosphere and that even the hairs on her body stood on end. However, my husband and I only felt a little claustrophobic because of how small and narrow the place was.
Y así llegamos al final de este corto, pero interesante recorrido. La entrada tiene un precio de $4, pero te incluye el acceso a los otros 2 museos de la zona, así que considero que es un monto asequible. Experiencia recomendada ✨
And so we come to the end of this short but interesting tour. Admission is $4, but it includes access to the other two museums in the area, so I think it's a reasonable price. Recommended experience ✨
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It is fascinating how life leads us to unexpected discoveries. Your experience at the Sacred Museum resonates with the idea that beauty and history are often closer than we think. The duality between the sacred and the sombre enriches our understanding of the world, reminding us that every place has its own narrative. Learning to appreciate our surroundings, even in their complexity, is a true act of respect for our heritage. Without a doubt, curiosity opens doors we never imagined. ✨i