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Museum visitors have a wide choice in
Valencia,
Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno
(IVAM) (Valencian Institute of
Modern Art)
Permanent exhibition of sculptures by Julio González and regular
temporary exhibitions by some of today's leading avant-garde
representatives of the arts.
Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts)
Outstanding works from the Valencian School: Joan de Joanes, Ribalta,
Espillosa, Vicente López, Sorolla, Pinazo, etc. International works
such as Velázquez's self-portrait, works by Pinturicchio, Andrea del
Sarto, Van Dyck, Murillo, El Greco, Goya, etc. In the sculpture pavilion,
you'll see interesting examples of contemporary art and an important
archeological collection.
Museo Nacional de Cerámica (National Ceramics Museum)
Housed in the Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas, with a façade
in the churrigueresque style, this museum offer an overview of outstanding
works in ceramics from Manises, Paterna and Alcora.
Museo de la Catedral (Cathedral Museum)
Of note are the works by Almedina, Joanes, Goya, Jacomart, Alonso Cano and
Orrente.
Museo Paleontológico (Paeleontological Museum)
Contains a collection ol insects and fossils. The most important museum
exhibited is the skeleton of a megatherium.
Museo del Patriarca (Patriarch's Museum)
A collection worthy of mention, including works by El Greco and early
Flemish painters.
Museo de la Prehistoria (Museum of Prehistory)
A view of the Paleolithic including a range of curious remains and
fossils.
Museo Taurino (Bullfighting Museum)
One of the oldest and most impressive in Spain, with a variety of
bullfighting memorabilia from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Museo Fallero (Fallas Museum)
The Ninots are the cartoon-like figures or statuettes decorating the
monumental Valencian falla. Each year, since 1934, the cream of the crop
have been saved from the roaring flames and kept in this museum, together
with posters, photographs and other objects connected with the
fallas.
Centro de Artesanía de la Comunidad Valenciana (Craftsmanship
Centre of the Land of Valencia)
Displays a wide selection of works by Valencian artisans.
Museo Histórico Municipal (Municipal Historical Museum)
Located in the Ayuntamiento (City Hall), the museum has a collection of
historical objects, including the Senyera (the regional flag), the pennant
of James I the Conquerer ,the 15th century Flemish tablet of the Final
Judgement and a series of antique books and guild memorabilia.
Casa-MuseoJosé Benlliure (Museum-Home of José
Benlliure)
Contains the works of this well known Valencian artist, along with
ceramics and objects from the epoch.
Museo Marítimo Joaquín Saludes (Joaquín Saludes Maritime
Museum)
Located in the Torres de Serranos (the east gateway to the ancient city),
this exposition presents a valuable collection of amphorae and other
archaeological objects brought up from the Mediterranean seabed, as well as
an attractive ship model display.
Museo de la Ciudad Palacio Marqués de Campo (City Museum-
Marquésde Campo Palace)
Holds an archaeological collection illustrating the pre-Roman age and the
founding of the city, and a part of the municipal art gallery. It also
contains a permanent exhibition of Christian Valencia in the XIIIth and
XIVth centuries .
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