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Church of Sant Vicent de la Roqueta

Church of Sant Vicent de la Roqueta, Catholic church in Extramurs, Valencia, Spain.

Description

The Church of Sant Vicent de la Roqueta is a Catholic house of worship in the Extramurs quarter that features a barrel vault roof supported by transverse arches, with side aisles running along the nave. An octagonal lantern tower crowns the structure, while three semicircular apses at the east end provide additional interior space for religious functions.

History

Construction took place from 1019 to 1040, growing out of an earlier chapel that had connections to the Castle of Cardona. The building reflects the Romanesque style that dominated religious architecture in this region during the Middle Ages.

Culture

The church serves as a focal point in the Extramurs neighborhood and remains connected to the religious practices that shaped local life over time. It represents how faith and architecture have worked together to define the community's identity.

Practical

The church is located on Calle San Vicente 126 in the Extramurs neighborhood and is accessible on foot. Visitors can view the exterior and appreciate the structure and its architectural details from the street.

Did you know?

The building evolved from a shrine that was originally linked to a castle fortification in the region. This connection reveals how religious and military structures were often intertwined in medieval Valencia.

Location
Part of
Monasterio de San Vicente de la Roqueta y la Iglesia
GPS coordinates
39.46437,-0.38209
Latest update
December 12, 2025 08:01

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