Point of interest
Catedral de Valencia y el Miguelete
in Valencia, Spain
A cathedral blending Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque that claims to hold the Holy Chalice; climb the 207 steps of the Miguelete tower for a 360° view.
Where it is
In the historic centre between the Plaza de la Virgen and the Plaza de la Reina; the Miguelete bell tower rises on the western side of the cathedral.
Address: Carrer del Micalet, 46003 Valencia
What it is
Inside, the cathedral keeps a chalice venerated by many as the Holy Grail, along with Renaissance paintings. Climbing the roughly 207 steps of the Miguelete rewards visitors with a panoramic view over the old town and the whole city.
History
The cathedral was begun in 1262 on the remains of a mosque and combines Romanesque, mainly Gothic and Baroque elements. The octagonal Miguelete bell tower (Micalet in Valencian) was built between 1381 and 1429 and is one of the city's best-known landmarks.