Caravaca de la Cruz: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Caravaca de la Cruz is a historic town located in the northwest of the Region of Murcia, Spain. The city is one of the five holy cities of Catholic Christianity, alongside Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela and Santo Toribio de Liébana. Its religious significance stems from the presence of the Vera Cruz (True Cross), a piece of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, housed in the Basilica-Sanctuary of Vera Cruz, a fortress-church that dominates the town's skyline.

The town's cultural heritage is deeply rooted in both its religious history and medieval past, with architectural elements from various periods including Islamic, Gothic, and Renaissance. Beyond its religious significance, Caravaca de la Cruz is known for its crafts tradition, particularly in textiles and metalwork, and hosts various cultural festivals throughout the year, including the famous "Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz" celebrated in May.