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Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)
The museum occupies the former headquarters of the velvet-weavers' guild, at Calle del Hospital, 7. The guild's ordinances were drawn up in 1477, the building was acquired in 1494 and in 1686 Charles II raised the corporation to the Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda. The house mixes 15th-century Gothic elements, such as a spiral staircase, with 18th-century Baroque alterations and tiles of that period. On the portal, a stone with a cardinal's hat alludes to Saint Jerome, patron of the college. The Hall of Fame stands out, with a ceramic floor and a ceiling fresco by José Vergara, as does a chapel with diagonally laid tilework. Old looms, tools and fabrics are displayed, and the oldest and most extensive guild archive in Europe is kept here. It reopened as a museum in June 2016 after a restoration.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art): 4 missions
- Notice the portal and the cardinal's hat of Saint JeromeFrom Calle del Hospital, look at the stone portal and find the cardinal's hat that tops the entrance.
- Discover the chapel with diagonal tilesEnter the historic chapel and observe the diagonal arrangement of its tilework.
- Find the old silk loomsFind the looms and silk-weaving tools and notice how a fabric was put together.
- Admire the ceiling of the Hall of FameEnter the Hall of Fame and observe José Vergara's ceiling fresco and the ceramic floor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)?
From €9 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
What are the opening hours of Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)?
Martes a sábado de 10:00 a 19:00; domingos de 10:00 a 14:30; lunes cerrado.
How much time do you need for Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)?
Notice the portal and the cardinal's hat of Saint Jerome, Discover the chapel with diagonal tiles, Find the old silk looms and Admire the ceiling of the Hall of Fame.
What is there to see near Valencia Silk Museum (College of the Silk Art)?
Valencia Central Market (373 m), Church of the Santos Juanes (426 m) and Plaza Redonda (505 m).
Source: Web oficial - Visit València