National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts González Martí.
National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts González Martí., Art museum in Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain
The National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts González Martí occupies the Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas and displays ceramic collections spanning multiple historical periods. The building itself showcases ornate Rococo architecture, highlighted by an alabaster entrance facade carved with elaborate decorative details.
The collection ranges from prehistoric and ancient pieces through Roman, Greek, and Islamic ceramics, including works produced at the Royal Ceramics Factory of Alcora. This assembly of objects in a single palace reflects how the region preserved its ceramic heritage across millennia.
The exhibits feature ceramics from Valencia's pottery towns of Manises, Paterna, and Alcora, each with its own distinct approach to clay and decoration. Walking through the galleries, you notice how each center developed its own character through generations of craftspeople.
The museum sits in Ciutat Vella's historic heart and opens on weekdays and Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions separated by a break. The interior spaces can get crowded during peak hours, so arriving early or visiting on quieter days helps with comfort and viewing.
The entrance facade features water jets that represent Valencia's two rivers, the Júcar and Turia, topped with an alabaster Virgin Mary statue. This blend of flowing water, carved stone, and religious imagery creates an unusual visual statement that catches visitors by surprise.
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