The City Museum exhibits sculptures and paintings by Valencian masters, as well as engravings, coins, and medals. The museum is located in the former Palace of the Counts of Berbedel. Part of the city's historical wealth is found here.
In 1840, the mansion was purchased by the Marquis Hose Capmo Parace (1814-1889) from its former owner, Count Olokau. The Marquis de Campo was a famous man in the city, a wealthy merchant, the mayor of Valencia, famous for many reforms carried out in the city. He filled his home with luxury items appropriate to his position. He also redesigned the building's old façade to give it its current appearance, expanded the building to form a courtyard, and added a chapel.
In 1880 the mansion would have been bought by Count Bervedel, who also rebuilt some of the interior rooms. Count Bervedel was a relative of the famous family of the Marquis Dos Aguas. Under the influence of a relative, the new owner has turned his house into a true museum: there are collections of ceramics, textiles, miniatures, jewelry, ancient scrolls, engravings. They were all objects of very high artistic value.
An interesting collection of archaeological objects from the Roman, Visigoth and Muslim periods is displayed. The collection of weights and measures of the city is a pride. The permanent exhibition "Christian Valencia of the XIII and XIV centuries" can be seen here.
Address: Plaça de l´Arquebisbe, 3, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Opening Hours:
From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Monday.
Entry:
Rate: 2 Euros
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: Free entry.
