Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües, Rococo palace in Ciutat Vella, Valencia, Spain
The Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües is a palace in the old quarter of Ciutat Vella, with a white alabaster facade adorned by sculptural figures and ornate decoration. Inside, several rooms feature painted ceilings, stucco work, and a central courtyard covered by a glass roof.
The building was renovated starting around 1740 at the initiative of the marquis, who commissioned three artists to design the facade and interior spaces. This work shaped the appearance of the palace and made it an example of Rococo art in Valencia.
The name refers to the two major rivers that once irrigated the fields and gardens around Valencia. This connection to water management is still visible in the reliefs and figures at the entrance, which visitors notice immediately upon arrival.
The location sits in the historic center and can be reached on foot from the main squares of the old town. Guided tours provide access to the halls and courtyard, and it helps to allow time to take in the details of the decoration.
The building now houses the national museum of ceramics and decorative arts, which displays one of the most important collections of its kind in Spain. The selection ranges from medieval pieces to contemporary works, complementing the historic rooms with rotating exhibits.
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