Lladro Museum, Valencia
Welcome to Lladró - the Porcelain City! Located in Valencia, this renowned destination is famous for its breathtaking range of porcelain artworks, varying from delicate miniatures to grand masterpieces. Lladró presents an extensive selection of porcelain figurines, exquisite tableware, and even captivating jewelry. To enhance your experience, you can take a captivating tour inside the porcelain factory. It's a perfect hotspot for families and groups of friends, as everyone is bound to fall in love with it!
At the Lladró Museum, you'll discover two captivating permanent exhibitions: the Historic Porcelain Museum and the Painting Collection. The museum proudly showcases retired pieces from the commercial catalog, transforming them into museum exhibits due to their remarkable artistic quality and historical significance. Spanning over 50 years, from the company's inception in the fifties to the nineties, the exhibition encapsulates the brand's fascinating journey. Each sculpture narrates the brand's history, showcasing distinct styles and materials employed in their creation.
In addition, the Lladró Pictorial Collection features a remarkable selection of around 70 artworks, spanning from the late 14th century to the mid-20th century. Numerous rooms showcase captivating Gothic altarpieces, Renaissance panels, baroque oils, and impressionist canvases. However, the collection's crown jewels lie in the Spanish Baroque period and the exceptional works of Valencian painters.
Why You Should Visit:
To be surprised at the varied range of Lladro ornaments and colors and be amazed seeing the detail and skill involved.
Among the pieces on display is the most complex and ambitious work they have ever done, called "Carnival in Venice", which took 35 artists a total of 22,000 hours to complete.
Tip:
Try to make your reservations on Lladró's website in advance and check out the "seconds" (which usually look just as good as "firsts") they sell in a separate room at a significant discount.
At the Lladró Museum, you'll discover two captivating permanent exhibitions: the Historic Porcelain Museum and the Painting Collection. The museum proudly showcases retired pieces from the commercial catalog, transforming them into museum exhibits due to their remarkable artistic quality and historical significance. Spanning over 50 years, from the company's inception in the fifties to the nineties, the exhibition encapsulates the brand's fascinating journey. Each sculpture narrates the brand's history, showcasing distinct styles and materials employed in their creation.
In addition, the Lladró Pictorial Collection features a remarkable selection of around 70 artworks, spanning from the late 14th century to the mid-20th century. Numerous rooms showcase captivating Gothic altarpieces, Renaissance panels, baroque oils, and impressionist canvases. However, the collection's crown jewels lie in the Spanish Baroque period and the exceptional works of Valencian painters.
Why You Should Visit:
To be surprised at the varied range of Lladro ornaments and colors and be amazed seeing the detail and skill involved.
Among the pieces on display is the most complex and ambitious work they have ever done, called "Carnival in Venice", which took 35 artists a total of 22,000 hours to complete.
Tip:
Try to make your reservations on Lladró's website in advance and check out the "seconds" (which usually look just as good as "firsts") they sell in a separate room at a significant discount.
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Lladro Museum on Map
Sight Name: Lladro Museum
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Valencia, Spain
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