Liria Collection

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Duchesse of Alba. 1795. SPAIN. Madrid. Liria Palace. Oil on canvas

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RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). The Emperor Charles V and the Empress Isabella. 1628. Copy of the original portrait by Titian destroyed in the fire at the Alcạ r of Madrid in 1734

Spain. Map of the province of Valencia, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Valencia, 1867. Date: 2018

Palace of the Dukes of Alba and Berwick, Liria Palace, building 18th century, destroyed in the Spanish Civil War and reconstructed by Cayetana Duchess of Alba, engraving 1870

Bible of Alba or Arragel. 1422 - 1430. Castilian translation of the Hebrew Bible by Jewish Rabbi Mose Arragel of Guadalajara, commissioned by Don Luis de Guzmᮠ Gonzᬥ z

James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick (1670-1734). Colored en
James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick (1670-1734). French military. Colored engraving on History of Spain, 1882

Italian Bombers in Spain
Italian bombers, in support of the Nationalists, destroy Republican planes at Liria near Valencia Date: 1938

RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). The Emperor Charles V and the Empress Isabella. 1628. Copy of the original portrait by Titian destroyed in the fire at the Alcạ r of Madrid in 1734

Cup from Liria. 4th-2nd c. BC. Detail of two warriors. Iberian art. Ceramics. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencias Prehistory and Cultures Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Ll� a. Cerro de San Miguel

Cup from Liria. Iberian art. Ceramics. Proc: SPAIN. Llв ia. Cerro de San Miguel

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Discover the captivating history of Liria, once the grand estate of the powerful Dukes of Alba and Berwick. This Spanish province, located in the heart of Valencia, was home to the magnificent Liria Palace, a 18th-century Baroque masterpiece destroyed in the 20th century. The palace was once ruled by the influential Duke James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick, who left his mark on Spanish history during the War of the Spanish Succession. The rich heritage is reflected in its historical artifacts, including the Bible of Alba or Arragel, a 15th-century Castilian Bible, and the iconic Liria Cup, a 4th-2nd century BC Iberian artifact adorned with intricate details. The Italian Bombers of the 19th century also left their mark on Liria, as the palace was damaged during their raids. The legacy continues to be celebrated through the works of renowned artists such as Francisco de Goya y Lucientes and Peter Paul Rubens. Goya's painting "The Duchess of Alba" immortalizes the enigmatic figure of the Duchess, while Rubens' "Emperor Charles V" pays homage to the powerful ruler who once held sway over the lands of Liria. Join us on a journey through time and uncover the fascinating stories and secrets of Liria, a place where history comes alive.