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Museum of Fine Arts, Valencia

9 Carrer de Sant Pius V, València, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

The Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia (Museu de Belles Arts) houses over 2,000 works, mostly religious paintings and ornaments (e.g. altarpieces) from Spanish and Italian old masters dating from the 14-17th centuries such as El Greco or Velázquez. There are also some sections dedicated to sculpture, contemporary art, and archaeological findings The gallery is housed in the St. Pius V Palace built in the 17th–18th centuries.

Access & Transport

The museum is just out of the north-eastern part of the old city, alongside the Jardin del Turia green belt. Several bus services stop there on C. de la Trinitat and the Pont de Fusta tram station (4) is a 5mins walk away. Accessibility info: https://www.visitvalencia.com/en/valencia-accesible/museum-fine-arts-valencia

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with the Jardin del Turia and the nearby Torres de Serranos

Meta review

Good reviews overall for this art museum but far from unanimous. The majority do enjoy the collections noting that there are many recognizable masterpieces and that the building is very enjoyable. The collection of works by Sorolla (born in Valencia) is particularly noted. The main drawbacks are the relative lack of explanation and the heavy focus on religious art.

Environmental & Social

Some electricity consumption to run the museum. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.

Conclusion

Even though entrance is free, we would only really recommend this museum to those keen on religious art as the other collections are a little thin; or to those with more than 3 days in the city.

Key positive

Good collection of altarpieces

Free entrance

Key negative

Very focused on religious art

Not many works by famous artists

Suitability

Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 20:00

Wednesday10:00 - 20:00

Thursday10:00 - 20:00

Friday10:00 - 20:00

Saturday10:00 - 20:00

Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Free

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