What to see in Albaida
Albaida, historic capital of the Vall d'Albaida, sits about 71 km from Valencia around its walled old town. The Palace of the Milà y Aragó, built between 1471 and 1477 over 13th-century walls, holds Baroque frescoes by Bertomeu Albert and the International Puppet Museum, opened in December 1997 with a festival every December.
The town is also the home of painter Josep Segrelles: his house-museum, built from 1940, keeps over 150 original works and an 11,000-volume library. Next to the palace, the Asunción church (1592-1621) shows Segrelles oils on the high altar and a Gothic silver Vera Cruz, while the local bell-ringers keep the traditional manual ringing.
Half a day covers palace, puppet museum, Segrelles house and parish church on foot in the walled old town, the classic Albaida day trip. The town suits museum lovers: two single-art museums plus palace frescoes and Gothic silver in one compact walk.
What to see in Albaida
- Palacio de los Milà y AragóMonument~50 m from the Town Hall
Palace of the marquises built between 1471 and 1477 over 13th-century walls, with three square towers and Baroque frescoes.
- Museo Internacional de Títeres (MITA)Museum~50 m from the Town Hall
International puppet museum opened in December 1997 inside the palace, with puppets from several countries and a festival every December.
- Museo SegrellesMuseum~100 m from the Town Hall
House-museum built by painter Josep Segrelles from 1940, with over 150 original works, book illustrations and an 11,000-volume library.
- Iglesia de la Asunción (Albaida)Church~50 m from the Town Hall
Valencian Gothic parish built between 1592 and 1621, with a square bell tower, Segrelles oils on the high altar and a Gothic silver Vera…
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Albaida?
The Milà y Aragó palace with the puppet museum, the Segrelles house-museum and the Asunción church, all in the old town.
How long does the visit take?
Half a day covers the palace, the two museums and the church on foot.
Is it a good trip with children?
Yes, the palace, the puppet museum and the Segrelles museum suit children, and the December puppet festival is aimed at families.
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