The emblematic House of Blas Infante, located on a hill between Coria del Río and Puebla del Río, on the banks of the Guadalquivir, is opening its doors for free night visits. This home, known as the 'House of Joy', was built in a Mudejar-inspired style and inspired the political and cultural thought of Blas Infante, considered the 'Father of the Andalusian Homeland'.
Although Blas Infante was born in Casares, he settled in this Sevillian municipality with his family in 1933, practicing as a notary. The move was partly due to the health of his youngest son, Luis, who improved after breathing the riverside air. The house, which took two years to build, housed a valuable library with 1,800 volumes, magazines, and manuscripts.
Infante's life in his home was cut short by the military uprising of 1936. He was arrested on August 2nd of that year and later assassinated. His family maintained the house with great effort until the Junta de Andalucía acquired it in 2001. Declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2006, after a comprehensive renovation, it reopened to the public on July 5th, 2010.
These special visits, taking place between June and October, invite visitors to discover the architecture and symbolism of the 'House of Joy', as well as Infante's thoughts and experiences. The tour of the gardens allows exploration of the collection of native Andalusian trees, shrubs, and aromatic and medicinal plants, reflecting his love for nature and Andalusian identity.
Reservations can be made through the website of the Museum of Autonomy of Andalusia. The meeting point is at 10:00 PM. The schedule varies: from June 25th to July 31st, Thursdays to Sundays, from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM; and from September 1st to October 11th, Thursdays to Sundays, from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
These night visits have become a captivating experience for hundreds of visitors, promising to repeat their success in this new edition.
