Sight guide · Valencia · Spain
Visiting Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
A palace with an extravagant rococo alabaster doorway of river gods and the Virgin, home to the National Ceramics Museum.
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Quick answer
Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas is a museum in Ciutat Vella, Valencia. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Ciutat Vella
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- architecture, art, rainy day and history
- Best months
- April and November–December
About Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
A palace with an extravagant rococo alabaster doorway of river gods and the Virgin, home to the National Ceramics Museum. Inside are lavish 18th- and 19th-century rooms, an ornate gilded carriage and ceramics from Manises and Paterna, including a recreated Valencian tiled kitchen.
Tip: Even if you skip the museum, stop to study the carved façade on Calle Poeta Querol.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Ciutat Vella, gothic old town of the cathedral, the Lonja and the Mercado Central.
Best time to visit Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- November: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Valencia has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Valencia itinerary visits Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas on day 3, together with Valencia Cathedral and El Miguelete and Plaza de la Virgen and the Water Tribunal.
- No. 11 of the 20 sights in our Valencia things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Valencia.
- One of the picks in valencia on a rainy day.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Valencia.
Near Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
Also in Ciutat Vella, so you can walk between them:
- Plaza de la Virgen and the Water Tribunal — 30 minutes, free
- Valencia Cathedral and El Miguelete — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
- Mercado Central — 1 hour, free
If you like Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
- Torres de Serranos — El Carmen, 30–45 minutes
- Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia — Turia Gardens, 1.5–2 hours
- IVAM — El Carmen, 1–1.5 hours
- Museo Fallero — Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), 1 hour
Staying near Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas
Stay in Ciutat Vella ($$$) to walk here: gothic old town of the cathedral, the Lonja and the Mercado Central. All areas to stay in Valencia.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas?
Plan 1 hour. With Plaza de la Virgen and the Water Tribunal nearby, it fits a half-day in Ciutat Vella.
+Is Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas?
April and November–December, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Even if you skip the museum, stop to study the carved façade on Calle Poeta Querol.
+Do I need to book Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.