Silk Museum Valencia: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Additional Information & Description

Untangle the threads of Valencia’s rich cultural heritage at the Valencia Silk Museum, and uncover amazing stories of the sunny city’s golden age, with an immersive audio-guided tour. Once inside this impressive former silk exchange building in central Valencia, the history of 15th-century Europe will be woven right in front of you. Learn about the collusion between Valencia and Venice to monopolize the silk trade. Get the intel on their devious silkworm breeding programs, and discover how the silk and velvet industry revolutionized Valencia, turning the city into a major trade hub and gateway to Europe.

Highlights:

Weave your way around the golden age of Valencia with an audio guide, available in Spanish, Valencian, English, French, and Italian.

What’s Included:

• Entrance to the Silk Museum
• Audio guide in Spanish, Valencian, English, French, and Italian

Discover the Golden Age:

Step back in time as you enter the Silk Museum Valencia and immerse yourself in the history of Valencia’s golden age. The former silk exchange building is a testament to the city’s prosperous past and its role in the silk trade.

Audio-Guided Tour:

With the audio guide in hand, embark on a journey through the museum’s exhibits, listening to fascinating stories and historical insights about Valencia’s silk industry. Learn about the intricate process of silk production and the impact it had on the city’s economy.

Valencia and Venice Connection:

Uncover the secrets of Valencia’s collaboration with Venice to dominate the silk trade during the golden age. Discover how this partnership shaped the city’s economy and cultural landscape, making Valencia a key player in the European silk market.

Silkworm Breeding Programs:

Dive into the details of the innovative silkworm breeding programs that propelled Valencia to the forefront of the silk industry. Learn about the techniques used to cultivate silkworms and produce high-quality silk, contributing to Valencia’s reputation as a center of excellence in silk production.

Trade Hub and Gateway to Europe:

Explore how Valencia’s thriving silk and velvet industry transformed the city into a major trade hub and a gateway to Europe. Discover the key role that silk played in Valencia’s economy and its impact on the city’s status as a prominent trading center in the Mediterranean.

Experience the allure of Valencia’s silk heritage at the Silk Museum Valencia and delve into the fascinating history of the city’s golden age through an engaging audio-guided tour.