Museu de Belles Arts (Casa de l'Ensenyança)
Housed in the Casa de l'Ensenyança, a classicist building of the mid-18th century, it holds one of the largest public painting collections in the Valencian Community, with works by Ribera, Goya, Vicente López and Antoni Miró. Here hangs the famous portrait of Felipe V displayed upside down, kept as a historical protest at his ordering the burning of Xàtiva in 1707.
There is a portrait of Felipe V hanging upside down, and it is no accident: it is a protest that has lasted centuries. That is how the Museu de Belles Arts in Xàtiva keeps up its rejection of the king who ordered the city burned in 1707, during the War of Succession. The museum fills the Casa de l'Ensenyança, a classicist building from the mid-18th century.
The collection
It holds one of the largest public painting collections in the Valencian Community, with serious names: Ribera, Goya, Vicente López and, in a contemporary register, Antoni Miró. It makes a good counterpoint to all the stone and castles: here what you look at are the canvases.
A well-rounded stop
It sits a few minutes on foot from the rest of the monumental centre, so it fits well after the Museu de l'Almodí. Admission is ticketed. If you are after what to see near València beyond the capital itself, half an hour among these canvases goes a long way.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Museu de Belles Arts in Xàtiva charge admission?
Yes, it charges admission. Check the current price and opening hours on the official site before visiting.
Why is there a portrait of Philip V hung upside down?
It is the museum's lasting protest against the king who ordered the city burned in 1707 during the War of Succession.
What works does the museum hold?
It holds one of the largest public painting collections in the Valencian Community, with works by Ribera, Goya, Vicente López and Antoni Miró.
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