Museo Catedralicio Diocesano Valencia

The Museo Catedralicio Diocesano, Valencia is housed within one of most emblematic architectures of the city, the Valencia Cathedral. It was founded way back in 1761, by the archbishop Andrés Mayoral and it is actually the oldest of the museums in Valencia. All the artifacts displayed in this Museum of Valencia gives you a deep insight into the glorious past of Valencia. The Museum building itself being a part of the church is built in the gothic style, taking you back to the times that have gone.

The Museo Catedralicio Diocesano, Valencia has quite a varied and interesting collection, which is concentrated more on wooden sculptures, paintings, silver stuff and many other holy objects. Some of the most noteworthy objects of art housed in the Museo Catedralicio Diocesano of Spain are the paintings belonging to the 15 and 16th century, including some masterpieces by celebrated artists like Rodrigo de Osona, Vicente Masip, Jacomart and Juan de Juanes. 'The Farewell to Saint Francis' of Borja, and 'The Condemned' is also kept here. Of all these the most significant work of art are two large paintings by Goya created in 1799.

Apart from these exquisite paintings the Museo Catedralicio Diocesano, Valencia also showcases some equally outstanding sculptures. Some of them are 14th-century Gothic, Los Apóstoles door, and the 'Christ of the Good Death' by Alonso Cano. However, your visit to this Valencian Museum would be incomplete without having a look at its most treasured item, the Santo Caliz. It is actually a Chalice made of gold and agate and is thought to be the Holy Grail itself. Found from a monastery in Northern Aragon, the Santo Caliz has a very special place among the exhibits of the Museo Catedralicio Diocesano.

Museo Catedralicio Diocesano, Valencia also showcases articles like the documents once owned by the Popes of Valencia like Calixto III and Alejandro VI. It exhibits bones, clothes, thorns, and even blood belonging to the saints. Featuring in the relics are also items made of gold, silver and other valuable jewels left behind by the royal people.

Address: Museo Catedralicio Diocesano
Plaza de la Almoina, s/n
Valencia, 46003

Timings: The exhibition hall is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Other services: a guided tour of the museum is available

Admission: Entry fee charged but reduced or discounted rates available for large groups