Museo del Palau de Cervelló

About the museum

The Palau de Cervelló, on the Plaza de Tetuán opposite the Convento de Santo Domingo, belonged to the counts of Cervelló. After the demolition of the Palacio del Real in 1810 it became the official residence of the monarchs who visited Valencia. Ferdinand VII stayed there in 1814, when he signed the decree dissolving the Cortes and repealing the Constitution of 1812, and in 1840 Queen Maria Christina renounced the regency there.

Of the 18th-century building only the neoclassical façade survives, with two towers and two floors of balconies. In 1976 it was declared a Provincial Historic-Artistic Monument and became the property of the Ayuntamiento de Valencia, which restored it and opened it as a museum in 2003.

The visit includes two exhibitions on the ground floor: one on the palace as the seat of illustrious figures during the 19th century, and “El Tesoro de la Memoria”, with holdings from the Archivo Municipal. The Bourbon gallery on the noble floor, the frescoes of the south tower and the ballroom with paintings by R. Orozco and J. Benlliure can also be seen. The building also houses the Archivo Histórico Municipal and the Serrano Morales library.

Highlights

• Residence of Ferdinand VII and Queen Maria Christina in the 19th century
• Neoclassical façade with two towers
• Exhibition “El Tesoro de la Memoria” with holdings from the Archivo Municipal
• Ballroom with frescoes by R. Orozco and J. Benlliure
• Free admission on Sundays and public holidays

Permanent exhibitions

• El Palacio de Cervelló, sede de personajes ilustres durante el siglo XIX – Review of the historical events that took place in the palace, in a nineteenth-century setting.
• El Tesoro de la Memoria – Selection of holdings from the Valencia Municipal Archive, including documents from the former Taula de Canvis (exchange bank).

Founded

2003

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Valencia

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Sundays and public holidays; 18 May (International Museum Day)

Individual admission: €2; free on Sundays and public holidays. Tickets can also be bought online.

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Getting there & parking

The palace is on the Plaza de Tetuán, opposite the Convento de Santo Domingo.

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