Get a rare (and free) glimpse of one of Granada's secret cármenes at the former home of 20th-century Belgium portrait painter and composer Max Léon Moreau. His attractive house, dotted with terraces and gardens, has been converted into a museum displaying his former living quarters and study, along with a gallery showcasing his finest portraits.
Casa-Museo Max Moreau
Granada
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