Tour of the Holy Grail and religious art (Every Friday at 10am)

Next dates:

• Every Friday at 10h, except the 20th March, 10th April, 1st May, 9th October and 25th December 2020.
• You can also book your private tour for any other day.

The artistic heritage of Valencia is strongly marked by the Christian presence in the city from the 13th century and the result of this are the extraordinary religious buildings that dot the streets of the historic center.

Most of these temples have their origins in medieval times but many were later transformed into magnificently decorated Baroque temples. The most significant example is that of the Church of San Nicolás, known as the "Valencian Sistine Chapel", whose frescoes can now be enjoyed in their maximum splendour thanks to the recent restoration.

The Cathedral or Seu, consecrated in 1238 by the first bishop of Valencia, is the seat of the Archdiocese and the most important temple of the city. Although the main structure is of Valencian Gothic style, it also presents Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical elements.

Since the 15th century, the Cathedral of Valencia has preserved the Holy Chalice of the Last Supper, the only relic that the Holy See has designated as the authentic one. As a result of this recognition, a Jubilee Year is celebrated in Valencia every 5 years since 2015. At its chapel, we will unveil all details about the history of the Holy Grail.

The "Tour of the Holy Grail and religious art", organized with Valencia Tourism Foundation, is a guided tour that includes both San Nicolás and the Cathedral, as well as another gem of Valencian ecclesiastical architecture. Lesser known than the other two, San Juan del Hospital is the oldest church in the city, a Gothic temple that takes us back to medieval times.

Tickets for these three monuments (San Juan del Hospital, Cathedral and San Nicolás) are included in the price.

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Although our regular tour sticks to these three temples, Valencia’s religious art can also be enjoyed at many other spots that are well worth a visit. We are talking about the Church of Santa Catalina with its magnificent Baroque tower, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, the Museum of the Patriarch, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Church of San Martín… Do not hesitate to contact Turiart if you wish to delve into Valencian religious art treasures with a private tour.