Tapestry Museum

The Tapestry Museum of Zaragoza Cathedral houses a significant collection of medieval and early modern wall hangings, displayed in the cathedral's former archive. The focus is on 63 tapestries from the 15th to the 17th centuries (1400 to 1700), woven in the famous European workshops of Arras, Tournai, and Brussels. Of these, 23 pieces are currently on view, reflecting different stylistic periods, including the early Arras style with Passion scenes and the later Tournai style with historical motifs. The collection, which comes in part from donations by archbishops and from royal holdings, is considered one of the most complete of its kind internationally. Alongside the textiles, the three permanent exhibition rooms offer a look at other artistic treasures such as goldsmith work, paintings, sacred ornaments, and sculptures. You can trace the historical development of the art of tapestry and learn how these hangings were once used to adorn ceremonies and to decorate the cathedral throughout the liturgical year.