Arts & Culture · Our pick in Valencia
La Nau
Opened 1500
The historic home of the Universitat de València since 1500, with a cloister and exhibitions.
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About La Nau
La Nau has housed the Universitat de València since its foundation: the city gathered its higher studies here in 1498, Pere Compte remodelled the houses, and it opened in 1500. Its façades and cloister are Valencian neoclassical. Exhibitions open Tuesday to Saturday 10am–1pm and 4pm–8pm; Sundays and holidays 10am–1pm.
Our take
- Since 1500
- Neoclassical cloister
- Exhibitions
- Address
- Calle de la Universidad 2, 46003 Valencia
Ciutat Vella, Valencia - Phone
- +34 963 86 43 77
- Website
- uv.es
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with La Nau before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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