Exhibition “A World to Discover. The Holy Grail of Valencia” at the MUVIM

The Parpalló Hall of the MuVIM hosts “A World to Discover. The Holy Grail of Valencia,” an exhibition that invites visitors to explore in depth the historical, religious, and cultural significance of the Holy Grail, one of Valencia’s most emblematic heritage pieces. The exhibition offers an educational approach that reveals its history, symbolism, and the secrets surrounding this relic linked to the Last Supper.

Art, history, and symbolism

The exhibition includes a section dedicated to the presence of the Holy Grail in painting, showing how artists, ecclesiastical authorities, and different sectors of society have, throughout the centuries, embraced its character as a sacred relic. This process gave rise to a rich iconography that today represents a visual heritage of great interest.

Another highlight of the exhibition is the surprising connection between the Grail of Valencia and cinema, as well as certain representations of Wagnerian operas, where it was identified with the Holy Grail of the Arthurian tradition. This journey includes references to prominent figures such as Richard Wagner, the tenor Francisco Viñas, Valencian writer Teodor Llorente Olivares, and sculptor Mariano Benlliure.

Artworks you shouldn’t miss

• The agate casket (Cathedral Museum of Valencia, year 1000).

• The Last Supper by Joan de Joanes (Cathedral Museum).

• The Eucharistic Savior, also by Joan de Joanes (Museum of Fine Arts).

• A replica of the Holy Grail, allowing visitors to appreciate all its details up close.

• The painting *El Salvador* by Segrelles (1947), a more contemporary interpretation.

Want to learn more about the Holy Grail?

You can enrich your visit by discovering more details about the relic and its history at the Holy Grail Visitor Reception Centre, joining the themed guided tour, and of course, seeing it in person in the chapel of Valencia Cathedral where it is kept.