The Museo de Bellas Artes, located on the northern side of the former
riverbed of the Río Turia, ranks among Spain's best, with works by El Greco,
Goya, Velázquez, Ribera, Ribalta and artists such as Sorolla and Pinazo of the
Valencian impressionist school. The sculpture pavilion displays some ancient
artifacts and more modern art.
Museo Nacional de Cerámica
The baroque style Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas is one of Spain's
most beautiful palaces.It's a brilliant example of rococo architecture with a
wonderful Churrigueresque façade that looks like running water. The imposing
alabaster main entrance was designed by Hipólito Rovira and sculpted by Ignacio
Vergara. The original building dates from the 16th century although it was
completely renovated during the 18th. Beyond the main entrance, the Museo
Nacional de Cerámica displays ceramics from around the world, specializing in
the renowned local production centers of Manises, Alcora and Paterna.
Torres de Serranos & Torres de Quart
These two imposing, twin-towered stone gates are all that remain of the old
city walls. Construction on these large guard towers was finished in 1391. They
offer a perfect view of the old riverbed of the Turia
River and its surroundings. From an
architectural point of view, they are both pentagon-shaped, with a gallery
between the two, decorated with gothic designs on the borders. On the top there
are parapets, while around the entire structure, one can see the remains of the
moat. The Tottes de Serranos was once the main exit to Barcelona
and the north. Further west, the 15th-century Torres de Quart faced towards Madrid.
One can still see pockmarks dating from the 19th-century Napoleonic invasion.