Troia House Museum (Museo Casa da Troia), Santiago de Compostela

The Troia House Museum in Santiago de Compostela offers a unique experience for visitors, transporting them to the late 19th-century student boarding house depicted in Alejandro Pérez Lugín's novel, "La Casa de la Troya." The museum faithfully recreates the atmosphere and decor of the Casa de la Troya, which functioned as a student hostel from 1886 to 1906. Visitors explore the museum's different floors, starting with the living room and study area on the first floor, which also served as a rehearsal space for the Compostela tuna. The respect room, traditionally used to receive families of the students, can also be found on this floor.

Moving to the second floor, visitors discover the accurately furnished bedrooms described in the novel. The attic houses the kitchen, strategically positioned for natural light and smoke evacuation. In the basement, visitors explore the Tuna Museum, showcasing objects and memorabilia from the University of Santiago de Compostela's tunas since 1993. The museum includes a historical library with various editions of Pérez Lugín's novel and works by authors connected to Compostela-themed literature. The Troia House Museum offers a captivating and immersive journey into the student life and cultural heritage of Santiago de Compostela during the late 19th century.