The Cathedral of Valencia was consecrated in 1238. Gothic architecture is the predominant style, although it also contains Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical elements.
Valencia Churches
Valencia has many architecturally unique churches representing different styles: romanesque, baroque, gothic... The churches in Valencia are among the city’s most majestic buildings. There are beautiful art treasures, monuments, memorials and decorations that bear witness to the history of the building itself as well as the history of Valencia.
Bell tower "El Miguelete" is a gothic style construction made in the centuries XIV-XV. Authors were Cathedral’s master Andres Julia and the architect Pere Balague (Serranos Towers).
The church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir is the best example in Valencia of the coexistence of a temple with a Gothic structure and its Baroque decoration.
The Santos Juanes church is one of the oldest in Valencia. It was built in the 14th century and its original architecture is gothic in style. Suffered a terrible fire in 1552.
This temple is dedicated to the patron of the city and is linked to the cathedral by way of a Renaissance arch. Everything inside revolves around the statue of the Virgin.
The building, which is occupied today by the Biblioteca Valenciana, is the result of a construction labour that has been carried out in different times: from Cistercian monastery to prison.
Near Viveros garden you will find the oldest convent in Valencia. Founded by queen Maria de Castilla, the spouse of Alfonso V, the Magnanimous.
This church was built in 1725 and it stands out for the simplicity of its design. The church's architectural model corresponds to the Il Gesu church in Rome.
Santa Catalina church have a beautiful and baroque bell tower. Known as a baroque church, is really much older. In the interior you will find an early gothic structure.
San Juan del Hospital is one of the oldest churches in Valencia. The land was donated by King Jaime I to the order of San Juan del Hospital and Malta, who, as well as the church, built a hospital.
The church of San Juan de la Cruz is one of the first to be founded after the conquest of Jaime I. Its current configuration dates from between 1602 and 1615.
In the Arqueological Crypt of the Cárcel de San Vicente says the tradition que fue flagelado San Vicente Mártir. It includes the crypt and the prison.
In the entrance, there is a wide stone pedestal with four water-spouts. To the left of this is the room where the saint was born.
San Agustin has just one Gothic nave broken up into eight sections, which gives enormous width to it. It lost part of its Baroque decor during the War of Independence.
King Jaime I granted this place to the Dominicans in 1239. The convent was enlarged in the 14th century with the cloister and the magnificent chapter house.
San Esteban church in Valencia is a small church close to the Cathedral. It's an interesting place, the area around it (Plaza de l'Almoina) is full of treasures.
The church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen is an oval-shaped temple designed by one of those responsible for bringing the neo-Classical style to Valencia, Vicente Gasco.
This small chapel has always been associated with the hospital de los Pobres Inocentes. There are two naves; one is short and narrow while the main one is gothic.
