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06-DEC-2015

Palacio del Marqués de dos Aguas

A lot of historic buildings in Valencia have beautiful doors, but the grand prize must go to the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. Even without its ostentatious marble entryway, it would be among the top sights in Valencia, having been fully restored and retaining much of its original furniture and decoration. The Dos Aguas is also home to the González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Sumptuary Arts.The palace was constructed in 1750 for the Rabassa de Perelló family, who held the title “Marqués de Dos Aguas”. As owners of the important “Dos Aguas” estate in the fields southwest of the city, the family was wildly wealthy, and spared no expense for their urban residence, employing the kingdom’s most-exalted artists and architects in its construction.It’s impossible to walk past the palace without stopping in stunned silence at the elaborate alabaster sculptures which frame the principal entrance. A statue of Our Lady of the Rosary stands above the door, while two rivers (symbolizing the “Dos Aguas” of the family’s title) cascade down either side of the niche.

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Carol Rollins30-Dec-2015 13:49
Excellent interior capture.
John Hamers29-Dec-2015 20:49
Wonderful interior image with great light. V!
laine29-Dec-2015 18:11
What delightful treasures...such a pretty room you have there, Jose. V
Marco Valk29-Dec-2015 18:06
Beautiful interior shot, Jose
Helen Betts29-Dec-2015 17:46
It does look pretty spectacular, especially that beautiful ceiling. V.
Gerard Koehl29-Dec-2015 17:44
Superbe image. V
Jim Coffman29-Dec-2015 17:37
A very fine interior shot, Jose!
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