Valencia Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral in Ciutat Vella, Spain.
Valencia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Ciutat Vella, Spain, bringing together Gothic and Romanesque elements. The structure extends across 94 meters and is crowned by the 55-meter Micalet bell tower, while three different portals open onto surrounding squares.
Building work started in 1262 on the site of a former mosque, with Andreu Julià and Francesc Baldomar guiding the Gothic development. Over the centuries, the structure was repeatedly reshaped, leaving different architectural layers visible throughout the interior.
The building bears the name of the Assumption of Mary, though locals simply call it La Seu. Its three doorways face different squares, and the mix of styles shows how each century left its mark on the walls and arches.
Visitors can enter Monday through Friday between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with Saturday opening earlier at 10:00 AM. Access to the bell tower requires climbing steps and offers views over the old town rooftops.
Since March 18, 1437, an agate chalice believed to be the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper has rested in a dedicated chapel. The vessel draws pilgrims from many countries who come to see this object up close.
Location: Ciutat Vella
Location: La Seu
Location: Valencia
Inception: June 23, 1262
Architects: Andreu Julià, Francesc Baldomar
Architectural style: Valencian Gothic, Gothic art
Height: 55 m
Length: 94 m
Width: 53 m
Address: Pl. de l'Almoina, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-18:30; Saturday 10:00-18:30; Sunday 10:30-18:30
Phone: +34963918127
Website: http://catedraldevalencia.es
GPS coordinates: 39.47561,-0.37514
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22
Valencia shows its history through the ages, from Roman ruins hidden beneath the Place de la Vierge to the modern buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences. The old town keeps gates from the 15th century like the Torres de Quart, gothic churches with baroque frescos, and the Silk Exchange with its twisted columns that recall the town’s trading past. The Central Market, open since 1928, still has hundreds of stalls where local products are sold. The city is built around the old riverbed of the Turia, turned into a park that connects the older neighborhoods with the new areas. Beaches with soft sand are just a few minutes from the city center along the Mediterranean. The Fine Arts Museum has Spanish paintings from the 14th to the 20th century, while the Oceanographic displays thousands of sea creatures in its underwater towers. Between Gothic cathedrals and modern buildings, Valencia invites visitors to walk its streets and see how old and new parts of the city sit side by side.
El Micalet
78 m
Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken
72 m
Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina
111 m
Banys de l'Almirall
161 m
Palau de Castellfort
151 m
Museu de la Ciutat de València
138 m
Casa del Punt de Ganxo
81 m
Palau del Marqués de Campo
121 m
Admiral's Palace
166 m
Palau Arquebisbal de València
93 m
Casa de la Ciutat
125 m
Cárcel de San Vicente
84 m
Palau dels Escrivà
159 m
Casa natalícia de Sant Lluís Bertran
168 m
Casa Vestuari
50 m
Cripta Arqueològica de Sant Vicent Màrtir
18 m
Edifici Cánovas
149 m
Almodí de València
160 m
Arxiu de la Catedral de València
27 m
Diocesan Cathedral Museum of Valencia
39 m
Plaza de la Virgen
89 m
Building at 18 Reina square, Valencia
79 m
Arxiu-Biblioteca de la Catedral de València
52 m
Roman city walls of Valencia
126 m
Convent of Puritat i Sant Jaume
172 m
Coat of arms of Valencia at Casa del Rellotger
61 m
Biblioteca de la Reial Acadèmia de Cultura Valenciana
118 m
Ceramic panel of Christ the Saviour
167 mReviews
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