February 29th 2008 Ronda Museo Municipal
Written by Geoff Forster
Friday February 29th 2008
The museum is in the Palacio de Mondragón Ronda.
I remember reading in Alastair Boyd's book 'Sierras of te South' that he rented part of the then 'Casa de Mondragón' not long after he first arrived in Ronda.
It had it's status upgraded from casa to Palacio by the Ronda authorities. Although it was built towards the end of the moorish reign in the city and a King or two might have lived in it. It does really deserve to be called a Palacio or at least a 'Palacito' because of the courtyards and gardens alone.
Admission is 3€. Group rates are available.
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 10.00-13.45 and 15.00 to 18.00
Saturday and Sunday 10.00-15.00
You can view this 3D model in a perspex display case in the foyer without paying.
I've added a few arrows ...
Deep shadows. In a in an inner courtyard.
Same courtyard from a different corner. 
Looking up.
Work of art ... unexploded bomb ... not sure
Up to the first floor.
Salon Noble.
The upper floor of the museum has lots of displays and information boards.
Detailing the history of mankind in the area. From Neolithic and Bronze ages through to Roman and Moorish occupations.
The Ronda area has lots of caves which are featured as well as the diverse Natural history of the area. It could take a long time to get around. If you only have a few hours in Ronda I'd give this bit a miss or hurry through it. There are far better buildings, plazas and features to see. However if you've got an hour or two to spare then you'll love this part of the museum.
The polystyrene cave was a little too much for me. 
Back out into the corridor this is a view across the courtyard.
I thought the cave was cheesy ...
A few models of early man ...
Notice the electrical sockets behind him ...
Looking down. The detail of the tiles and the wonderful Moorish doorway.
The views from the museum are pretty good too.
Another courtyard.
The arches and doorway are probably the best features.
With flash to light up this side of the doorway
Natural lighting.
The Jardines de Chefchauen are very reminiscent of parts of the Alhambra.
The fountains and rills weren't flowing ... shame.
A more modern corner.
El Barrio de San Francisco. A part of Ronda to the west of the city, outside the old walls.
An enjoyable hour spent in the Ronda museum.
If you're on a day trip. Just visit the ground floor and the gardens.