Valencia Attractions
Valencia Cathedral © Comunitat Valenciana Conselleria de Turisme
Cathedral
It is reputedly the resting place of the Holy Grail, but whether
you believe that or not the ornate Valencia Cathedral is worth a
visit just because of its unique history and combination of
architectural styles. Since it started out in 1262, it has shuffled
back and forth from being a mosque to a Christian church, and has
been added to accordingly in a variety of styles from Romanesque to
Gothic, Baroque and even Moorish. It houses an interesting museum,
treasury and the Holy Grail chapel. Most visitors, though, make a
pilgrimage to the cathedral simply to climb its octagonal medieval
tower, which provides a wonderful panorama of the city if you have
the staying power to make it to the top of the winding
staircase.
