City: Valencian Country
Top Things to do in Valencian Country
Top Hotels in Valencian Country
10 Churches & Cathedrals in Valencian Country That You Shouldn't Miss
The Valencian Community, or the Valencian Country, is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and Madrid with more than 4.9 million inhabitants. Its homonymous capital Valencia is the third largest city and metropolitan area in Spain. It is located along the Mediterranean coast on the east side of the Iberian peninsula. It borders with Catalonia to the north, Aragon and Castilla–La Mancha to the west, and Murcia to the south. The Valencian Community consists of three provinces which are Castellón, Valencia and Alicante.
Restaurants in Valencian Country
1. Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,155 reviews
Conocida como la "Capilla Sixtina valenciana”, San Nicolás es uno de los templos más atractivos de la ciudad, con cerca de 2.000 metros cuadrados de pinturas al fresco perfectamente rehabilitadas que dejan al visitante sin aliento. Las espectaculares pinturas que decoran la bóveda suponen el doble de superficie que los frescos que hay en la Capilla Sixtina de Roma. Con más de 700 años de antigüedad, San Nicolás, que ya fue lugar de culto en época romana antes de ser mezquita e iglesia cristiana después, es un claro ejemplo de convivencia perfecta entre un templo de estructura gótica y una espléndida decoración barroca. La visita, gestionada por Menta Valencia, es toda una experiencia sensorial que permite recorrer este espacio tanto con guías especializados como de forma más independiente con el uso de audioguías en varios idiomas.
Reviewed By simpsonite64 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We visited here after already paying to enter the Silk Museum so missed out on the free entry that the regular 7 euro ticket here grants you. A very informative audio guide provided with the entrance fee that explains the plethora of detailed paintings and murals that cover every surface.
2. Valencia Cathedral
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4.5 based on 6,204 reviews
Reviewed By MurrayBhoy - West Kilbride, United Kingdom
Sitting in between the two main Plazas of De La Virgen and De La Reina, this Cathedral dominates both squares its impressive Gothic architecture all around and its Migulete Tower which reaches high above the city centre itself. Inside, the Cathedral presents a treasure trove of side chapels, architecture, Goya paintings and a museum with an array of historical religious artifacts which includes a trip into tiny rooms where some archaeological digs have been preserved. Of course, its main treasure is the "Holy Grail" housed in a small chapel in the side where you can sit and gaze and take it in hushed respectful silence. Whether you believe it is the true Holy Grail or not, it is of great historical importance anyway, and a must see when in Valencia. I have been to the Cathedral de Santa Maria (Royal Cathedral in Madrid) and it does not come close to this one. We paid 8 Euro each to enter, and a further 2 Euro for myself to go up the Tower....some might complain about having to pay....but it is worth every penny and more to witness and amaze at such well preserved history.
3. Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Consuelo
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4.5 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By aaron2510 - Oxford, United Kingdom
A charming and impressive church which is well worth the walk through Altea's winding streets and passageways.
4. Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa San Miguel Arcangel
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By Nomad778408
Beautiful russian church .so unusual to find in Spain .we viewed it from the train window from calpe to benidorm .thought whats that in the middle of the woods ? Drove there by car .parking bays on hillside road outside the church .beautiful inside and out.so much detail and made of wood .its a nice detourif in the area .so glad we made the time to visit it .
5. Santuario de la Virgen del Castillo
6. Esglesia de Sant Jaume i Santa Anna
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4.5 based on 435 reviews
Reviewed By leep894 - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning church situated in the old town of benidorm. You can really feel the history that surrounds you. Very nice and peaceful inside. The gold foor is amazing. Loved every minute of being inside this historic building. Words just can't describe it. You must go and visit it for yourselves.
7. Parroquia Purissima Xiqueta i Sant Pere Apostol
8. Iglesia del Patriarca o del Corpus Christi
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4.5 based on 208 reviews
The Royal College Seminary of Corpus Christi, known as the Patriarch, is an institution founded in 1583 which had as its main mission to train priests according to the spirit and provisions of the Council of Trent, as stated the founder himself in San Juan de Ribera their constitutions, becoming the paradigm of the Counter-Reformation in Valencia. It was declared a National Monument in 1962. In addition to the relevance of their church decorated with fresco paintings by Matarana or its cloister, one of the best examples of Renaissance architecture with columns made of Carrara marble, among the works of art-historical importance that are preserved in our Museum highlights paintings by Caravaggio, El Greco, Van Der Weyden, Benlliure or Pinazo Ribalta and others, as well as the original manuscript of the posthumous work of Sir Thomas More, martyr British chancellor of the church, written during his imprisonment in the Tower London before his execution that took place on July 6, 1535. This valuable manuscript, called 'Instructions and Prayers' or 'Tristia Christi (The Agony of Christ)', which can be considered a true spiritual testament, was saved by his daughter Margaret, who did reach Spain with the help of Emperor Charles V.
Reviewed By BrianS974 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Take the audio with you as it gives an excellent explanation of the marvellous art and architecture. If you can a trip to the tower is worthwhile
9. Basilica de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Zebby66
A visit to Basilica de Santa Maria is a must if your in Elche... The bell tower is just amazing!!!! The €2 administration fee is a bargain. The 270 or so spiral staircase is not for everyone, it gets quite narrow at the very top and if your claustrophobic maybe not for you... But all that said if you can give it a go.. On each level on the way up that have set out how it would have been in the past. The hole experience on the way up is very informative and fun.. and the views from the top “BREATHTAKING” May just be helpful to ask at the bottom how many people are already up the tower as passing people on the stairs can be a bit challenging...
10. Santa Maria la Mayor Basilic Church
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By NSKGG - County Dublin, Ireland
This must be the centerpiece of this beautiful walled city and I'm not sure why it's not given more prominence in the tourist literature for those visiting Valencia. Forget the museum and spend time enjoying the magnificence of this Gothic masterpiece, the ornate altar and rose windows, the majestic pipe organ and the intricate spiral staircase.
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