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Speciality Museums in San Salvador

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  • Jeff K
    Pittsburgh, PA1,635 contributions
    Very Well Done
    We took a tour with a University student who spoke very good English. The tour got a little tedious in parts but was very good overall. The tour lasted about an hour.

    The Center is named after Saint Romero but most of the focus is on the massacre of Jesuit priests and two women that occurred at the site. The tour provides a good explanation of the massacre and other aspects of the war. The Cathedral is also part of the tour and has some interesting art.

    I would consider it a must-see sight if you want to learn about the Civil War.
    Review of: Centro Monsenor Romero
    Written 25 January 2023
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  • Miles Archer
    Boca Raton, FL7,483 contributions
    PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIFACTS
    Pre-Columbian artifacts, Mayan, on display. So are Colonial period exhibits. Not extensive but interesting and informative. I've been to some Mayan sites, but I have others I want to visit, including Copan. This museum is a must if you have any interest in Mesoamerican culture and history.
    Review of: Museo Nacional de Antropología
    Written 9 July 2021
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  • mikebrownnz
    Cardiff, UK1,082 contributions
    Wonderful exhibition to understand El Savadorian history
    This small inexpensive museum is run by a not for profit foundation called MUPI dedicated to the investigation, rescue, preservation and dissemination of the historical and cultural heritage of El Salvador.

    As well as changing exhibitions, this museum has permanent exhibitions focusing on how El Salvador was changed by the events of 1932 and 1981 and on the life of Oscar Romero, who was canonized by Pope Francis in 2018 as El Salvador's first saint, who was assassinated on a chapel altar in 1980 and was proclaimed a martyr.
    Review of: Museum of the Word and Image
    Written 13 March 2020
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  • Purchasing2000
    Miami, FL109 contributions
    Train Museum in San salvador
    Located in the same location as when it was operating. It offers free parking. It sure brings back memories. It nice, clean and organized. You get the chance to see different locomotives that were us us through the years...call in advance to find out the exact time the train tour is on. You get to ride the train around the facility for about 15 minutes. This ride cost $1.00 in addition to the $1.00 you pay to get in.
    Review of: Museo del Ferrocarril y Parque Temático
    Written 24 September 2019
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  • Osote
    Austin, TX105 contributions
    Off the Beaten Path, but worth it
    This is a very small, family-owned sculpture museum, featuring the works of Enrique Salaverria, a very famous Salvadorian sculpturist. We were lucky to meet his son who showed us around. The museum is small but worth the time it takes to visit. I highly recommend it. Salaverria's work is very good and very interesting.
    Review of: Museo de Escultura
    Written 14 April 2017
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