La Seu - Catedral De València
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Why go
- The Holy Chalice, believed by many to be the Holy Grail, has been kept in the Holy Grail Chapel since 1437.
- Two large Goya paintings in the Chapel of Saint Francis Borgia depict episodes from the saint’s life.
- El Micalet, the octagonal bell tower, stands 51 metres tall—equal to its circumference.
- The west façade, completed between 1703 and 1741, is a major work of Spanish Baroque architecture.
Opening hours
Today14:00 – 18:30, 02:00 – 18:30Show all
Know before you go
- Monday–Saturday: 10:00–18:30. Confirm Sunday opening times with the cathedral before visiting.
Services and visiting hours
- Worship
- Masses, choral offices and evening prayers
- Cultural visits
- Explore the cathedral’s chapels and principal interior areas
Interesting facts5
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The cathedral was funded by Valencia’s local bourgeoisie as a civic project.
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16 chapels
It has 16 chapels besides the former chapter house, including eight in the apse.
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13 metres
The former chapter house measures 13 metres on each side and is 16 metres high.
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1418
Builders from Barcelona’s cathedral visited Valencia in 1418 to inspect the dome.
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1950
A tombstone for poet Ausiàs March was placed inside in 1950, although his exact burial place is unknown.
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History
The site served successively as a Roman temple, a Visigothic cathedral and the mosque of Balansiya before returning to Christian worship in the 13th century. Later changes included a Neoclassical renovation, fire damage during the Spanish Civil War and restoration work to recover the Gothic appearance.
- Roman eraA temple occupied the site.
- Visigothic periodA cathedral was built over the Roman temple.
- After the Muslim conquestThe site became the mosque of Balansiya.
- 13th centuryThe site returned to Christian worship after James I conquered Valencia.
- 1238The cathedral was consecrated and dedicated to Saint Mary at James I’s wish.
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- 13th–15th centuriesThe present Gothic cathedral took shape.
- 1381–1425The bell tower was built separately from the church.
- 1459Extensions to the nave and transepts joined the tower and chapter house to the cathedral.
- 1774Antoni Gilabert Fornés began a renovation intended to give the building a uniform Neoclassical appearance.
- Spanish Civil WarA fire destroyed some artistic and decorative features.
- 1972Restoration began to recover the Gothic appearance by removing Neoclassical additions.
How to get there
- On footFind the cathedral on Plaza de la Reina.
Sources: Valencia Cathedral - Wikipedia · Valencia - Wikivoyage (see) · Catedral de Valencia ~ La Catedral del Santo Cá… · Kathedrale von Valencia - Wikipedia · Catedral de Santa María (Valencia) - Wikipedia · Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Valence - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- catedraldevalencia.es/
- Phone
- +34 963 91 81 27
Questions and answers
How can I contact Valencia Cathedral?
Call +34 963 91 81 27.
What is the Barchilla Arch at Valencia Cathedral?
It links the cathedral to the Archbishop’s Palace. A Roman stone beside it records official measurements from that period.
How large is Valencia Cathedral?
It is 94 metres long and 53.65 metres across the transept.
What is unusual about Valencia Cathedral’s organ?
Built in 2015, it incorporates pipework from instruments dating from 1860, 1888, 1912 and 1948.
Which way does the choir at Valencia Cathedral face?
Northeast, rather than due east.
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