Almudin de Valencia (Almudin Museum), Valencia
The Almud铆n is a standout example of Valencian Gothic architecture, shaped by centuries of shifting roles and influences. Built in the early 1300s on the foundations of a former Muslim fortress, it was originally used as the city鈥檚 grain store. Its name comes from the Arabic 鈥渁lmud鈥�, a traditional unit for measuring cereals, pointing to its practical roots in the wheat trade.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the building was enlarged with the addition of a covered courtyard and a roof inspired by basilica design. Inside, you鈥檒l find frescoes illustrating scenes from the grain market, alongside images of saints connected to the professional guilds that worked there.
By 1908, the building鈥檚 purpose changed. It became home to the Municipal Museum of Paleontology, housing a notable fossil collection until 1991, when the displays were moved due to concerns about the structure. After a period of restoration, the space reopened in 1996 as a venue for rotating exhibitions. Since then, it has featured artists like Salvador Dal铆, Yoko Ono, and Eduardo Chillida, as well as displays focused on world cultures and traditions.
Today, the Almud铆n continues to present temporary exhibitions, with a mix of artistic and historical themes. Visitors can also view physical traces of the city鈥檚 past, including remains from Iberian, Visigothic, and Roman periods, along with an 11th-century Islamic water trough. Its location in the historic centre makes it a meaningful stop while exploring Valencia鈥檚 cultural evolution.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the building was enlarged with the addition of a covered courtyard and a roof inspired by basilica design. Inside, you鈥檒l find frescoes illustrating scenes from the grain market, alongside images of saints connected to the professional guilds that worked there.
By 1908, the building鈥檚 purpose changed. It became home to the Municipal Museum of Paleontology, housing a notable fossil collection until 1991, when the displays were moved due to concerns about the structure. After a period of restoration, the space reopened in 1996 as a venue for rotating exhibitions. Since then, it has featured artists like Salvador Dal铆, Yoko Ono, and Eduardo Chillida, as well as displays focused on world cultures and traditions.
Today, the Almud铆n continues to present temporary exhibitions, with a mix of artistic and historical themes. Visitors can also view physical traces of the city鈥檚 past, including remains from Iberian, Visigothic, and Roman periods, along with an 11th-century Islamic water trough. Its location in the historic centre makes it a meaningful stop while exploring Valencia鈥檚 cultural evolution.
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Almudin de Valencia (Almudin Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Almudin de Valencia (Almudin Museum)
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Valencia, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Valencia
Creating your own self-guided walk in Valencia is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles