The Sorolla Museum is a must-visit destination not only for lovers of art, but for those with an interest in history or even simply in beautiful things. The museum is located in the house once occupied by Valencian Impressionist Joaquín Sorolla. Wander its many rooms, each more beautiful than the one before, where the walls are covered in paintings and every item of furniture is wonderfully crafted.
The charming house that now contains the Sorolla Museum was built between 1910 and 1911. Joaquín Sorolla spent many years living and working here and after he died in 1923, care was taken to preserve his beautiful furniture and other personal items. Come to the museum today and see many of its rooms set up very much as they would have been during his lifetime. Discover the enchanting appeal of a house frozen in time as you walk the same hallways Sorolla once walked and admire cabinets filled with the relics of his life.
Look almost anywhere in this lovely museum and find something enthralling to look at. Sorolla’s paintings cover a huge range of subjects, but he is best known for his bright, sun-filled landscapes and beach scenes, which earned him the nickname “the painter of light.”
The house itself is filled with light due to its generous windows. Stand in the studio and bask in the sun’s rays, which flood the entire room on bright days. Make sure you take some time to look at the unfinished canvas Sorolla was working on at the time of his death, which stands exactly as he left it. There are brushes still lying next to the work in progress.
Leave enough time to wander the tranquil gardens at the back of the house. These are among its star features and the ideal place to reflect on the art you’ve seen inside.
The Sorolla Museum is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Iglesia, Rubén Darío and Gregorio Marañón subway stations. There is a small entry fee. Come any day except Monday and it should be open, ready to welcome you into the simply gorgeous life of this important Spanish artist.
