Casa del Huerto
19th-century eclectic house, listed cultural heritage, home of the doll museum with gardens around it.
In Onil, a doll-making town, the Casa del Huerto is a 19th-century eclectic house listed as cultural heritage. It houses the doll museum, memory of the industry that made the town known.
History
The house went up in the 19th century as a bourgeois residence with a garden. Onil gathered doll factories in the 20th century, and the Casa del Huerto was set aside to tell that industry's story, with pieces donated by the town's factories.
What to see
The period dolls, the moulds and the making machinery explain each step of the process. The gardens around the house, with their trees, round off the visit to this protected ensemble.
Tips for your visit
- Pair the house with the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, in the same old town.
- As a local museum, confirm opening times before going.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Casa del Huerto?
A 19th-century eclectic house, listed cultural heritage, home of the Onil doll museum.
Why a doll museum?
Because Onil gathered doll factories that made the town known in the 20th century.
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