Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Valencian Community:
1Church of San Nicolás
ValenciaThe Church of St. Nicholas and Peter, also known as the 'Sistine Chapel of Valencia', is one of the city's main attractions. Located in the El Carmen district in the historical center of Valencia, the church is renowned for its ceiling paintings. However, due to its location, it can be somewhat difficult for visitors to find as it is largely surrounded by other buildings. 2Municipal Archaeological Museum of Villena
VillenaThe Municipal Archaeological Museum of Villena, also known as the José María Soler Archaeological Museum, is housed in the Town Hall, a Renaissance building dating back to the early 16th century. This location adds a historical charm to the museum, making it a unique place to explore the rich archaeological findings of the region. 3The Lladró Museum
ValenciaThe Lladró Museum is the private center that belongs to the well-known decorative porcelain firm Lladró. The museum has two permanent exhibits, the Historic Porcelain Museum and the Painting Collection. The Lladró Historical porcelain collection consists of pieces that are already removed from the c 4Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina - MUBAG
AlicanteMuseo de Bellas Artes Gravina (MUBAG, The Museum of Fine Arts Gravina) is an art museum in Alicante that is housed in the palace of the Count of Lumiares, a four-storey building built between 1748 and 1808. This museum holds a collection of paintings and sculptures from Alicante, from the 16th centu 5Museo del Patriarca
ValenciaThe Patriarca, Real Colegio and the Seminario del Corpus Christi are a church, a seminary and a college respectively. Work on the buildings began in 1586 and finished in 1610. The Patriarca in Valencia is a good examples of Renaissance architecture. In the Museo del Patriarca (the Musuem of the Patr 6Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Orihuela
OrihuelaThe Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is housed in the Episcopal Palace of Orihuela, a location that has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. This historic building not only provides a fitting setting for the museum's collection, but is itself a significant part of the cultural heritage of Orihuela. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to explore this historic building as they view the museum's collection. 7Holy Week Museum
OrihuelaThe Holy Week Museum of Orihuela is situated on the site of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. This location is significant as it still retains its 16th century Renaissance facade, providing a historical backdrop to the museum's extensive collection of sacred art. 8Royal Hospital
JátivaThe Municipal Hospital of Játiva has a rich history that dates back to the 13th century. It was founded by James I of Aragon in 1250, following the reconquest of the city. By the 15th century, the hospital had outgrown its capacity, leading to the need for expansion. This was achieved by acquiring neighboring houses, eventually occupying the entire block. The construction of a new hospital also began during this period, extending into the 16th century. This historical evolution of the hospital provides a fascinating insight into the city's past for tourists.