Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts
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Museum of ceramics & decorative arts - by Robyn Popescu on Google
Description
The National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts "González Martí" houses collections of clothing and fabrics, paintings, ceramics and porcelain (from antique pottery to 13-14th century Hispano-Moresque ware, Renaissance items from Florence and popular 19th-century Valencian tiles). The museum is located in the centre of Valencia, over the three floors of the Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas that was redesigned in Baroque style in the mid-18th century.
Access & Transport
The palace is located at #2 C. del Poeta Querol in the middle of the old city The 'Colón' metro station (0, 3, 5, 7, 9) is only a 5 mins walk away and there are bus stops nearby on Carrer de la Pau (C1) and at the southern end of C. del Poeta Querol (4, 6, 31). Accessibility info: https://www.visitvalencia.com/en/valencia-accesible/ceramics-museum-marques-de-dos-aguas-palace
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with one of the following: the Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda or the Central Market.
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity neutral environmentally. It helps preserve the city's architectural and artistic heritage.
Conclusion
Not a tier-A attraction but worth discovering for those who enjoy visiting old private palaces with art collections and period furnishing.
Key positive
Gorgeous palace
Cheap entrance fee & central location
Key negative
Curation could be improved
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but wheelchair users may need assistance once in a while. Probably not a very engaging visit for younger children.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 30m
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 14:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 14:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 14:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 14:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 14:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 14:00
MONDAY -
TUESDAY16:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY16:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY16:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY16:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY16:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY -