Catedral de Santa María de Valencia y El Miguelete, A Blend of Architectural Styles and the Legendary Holy Grail

Place de l'Almoina, s n, 46003 Valencia, Valencia, Spain

The buildings around the church are quite distinctive

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Introduction

Valencia Cathedral is located in the old town, built in the 13th century, it is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles. During the Muslim rule, it was converted into a mosque and only restored as a Roman Catholic church in 1238. Today, Valencia Cathedral has become an iconic historic building in the city. The tower was built in the 13th-14th centuries, stands 50.85 meters tall, and is located next to the Baroque Puerta de Hierros gate. Climbing to the top of the tower offers a panoramic view of the entire Valencia old town. It is said that the Holy Grail is housed here.

Address

Place de l'Almoina, s n, 46003 Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Opening hours

From March 20th to October 31st, the opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30), and Sunday and public holidays from 14:00-18:30 (last entry at 17:30). From November 1st to March 19th, the opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10:00-17:30 (last entry at 17:00), and the museum is closed on Sundays and public holidays at 14:00-17:00. The Bell Tower is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-19:00.

Transportation

Take bus no. 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70, or 71 to Plaza de la Reina stop and walk north for about 2 minutes to reach the destination.

Phone +34 96 391 8127

Website http://www.catedraldevalencia.es