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Museo de Arte de El Salvador

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May 19, 2024

　　An impressive collection of sketches, paintings and installations track the development of prominent local artists including Fernando Llort, Rosa Mena Valenzuela and Rodolfo Molina; some of the larger contemporary works are outstanding. It’s up the hill behind the large Monumento a la Revolución. The museum is free on Sundays.

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Museo de Arte de El Salvador

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