Palace of the Borja

An icon of Valencian splendor

Facing the Turia Gardens stands the Palace of the Borja, a jewel between Valencian Gothic and Renaissance architecture that was once the residence of the powerful Borja family. Built in the 15th century, this majestic building is now the seat of the Les Corts Valencianes, preserving the elegance and spirit of a time when València shone as one of the great capitals of the Mediterranean.

History of the palace

Built in the 15th century by masters such as Francesc Martínez “Biulaygua” and Pere Compte —also authors of the Lonja de la Seda and the Miguelete—, the palace was the residence of the Dukes of Gandía from the Borja family.
After being abandoned in the 18th century, it passed through the hands of various noble houses —Benavente, Osuna and Pujals— and was even used as a silk factory in the 19th century. At the end of that century, the Marquises of Benicarló restored its original splendor, and in the 20th century it became the seat of Les Corts Valencianes.

Why visit the Palace of the Borja

• For its noble halls, wooden coffered ceilings, inner courtyards, and its stone staircase, the work of master Pere Compte, also the architect of the Lonja de la Seda.

• For its Valencian Gothic and Renaissance elements, reflecting the artistic and political evolution of València’s Golden Age.

The Palace of the Borja can only be visited by appointment and guided tour, on Monday and Friday mornings.

What to see in the Palace

During the visit, you can explore spaces that evoke the power and refinement of the Borja family:

• The central courtyard, with Renaissance columns and elegant semicircular arches.

• The session hall, where Les Corts meets, decorated with tapestries and historic furniture.

• The monumental stone staircase, one of Pere Compte’s masterpieces.

• The vaulted and coffered ceilings, which preserve the Valencian Gothic style.