The Valencian History Museum

Before cobbling together our concise history of the city, we decided to refresh our knowledge at the Valencian History Museum. Housed inside an old cistern, this museum takes visitors on a comprehensive tour from the days of the Romans to Francisco Franco.

The Museu d’Història de València is found near the Parque de Cabecera, on the western edge of the city. Apparently, that’s far enough way to dissuade most tourists; every time we’ve visited, the museum has been deserted. That’s too bad, si...