Silk Road: discover its legacy in Valencia

Discover Valencia's silk legacy through a fascinating route that transports you to centuries of commercial, artistic, and cultural splendor. Since the 8th century, silk has woven the history of this Mediterranean city, making it a world-renowned reference. The route begins in the Velluters district, the heart of the Valencian silk industry. In the 18th century, this neighborhood housed more than 5,000 looms. Today, its labyrinthine streets and mansions like the Tamarit Palace preserve the charm of yesteryear.

Silk Museum

Discover the heart of the Valencian Golden Age at the old seat of the seder guild. A fascinating journey through historic looms, baroque frescoes and the most important trade union archive in Europe.

The Silk Exchange. UNESCO World Heritage

This Valencian Gothic-style civil building was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996 by UNESCO and it is a surprising and essential visit when in Valencia.

The National Museum of Ceramics. Marqués de Dos Aguas Palace

Discover its spectacular façade sculpted in alabaster and enter the magnificent rooms of the palace where authentic artisanal jewels from the National Museum of Ceramics await you.

L’Iber – The Tin Soldier Museum

Located in the heart of the Barrio del Carmen, this museum has a collection of more than 95,000 tin soldiers mounted on realistic mock-ups. As well as a graphic history lesson, you can admire the Gothic-style palace it is housed in.

L'Iber- Museo de los Soldaditos de Plomo

Other points of interest

Museum of Fine Arts and El Patriarca: Paintings featuring figures dressed in silk.
Cathedral Museum: Religious attire with traditional fabrics.
Valencian clothing shops: Experience tradition in local businesses, especially during Las Fallas, when silk takes center stage.