Plaza of the Virgin

Sign outside Valencia's 15th century Cathedral (Catedral de Valencia)

The Backdoor

The backdoor to Valencia's cathedral

Valencia Cathedral Backdoor-more detail

A more detailed shot of the upper part of the Catedral of Valencia's back door.

Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados Entrance Sign

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Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

Mass at Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados. This temple, built upon the ruins of the Roman forum and dedicated to the patron of the city, is linked to the cathedral by way of a Renaissance arch. Everything inside revolves around the statue of the Virgin, a Gothic sculpture with the head leaning slightly to one side, and covered with a robe and jewels. In the XVIII century, the two innocents who are at her feet were added, and the whole thing is now set upon a mechanical device which allows the statue to revolve. The central nave is covered by an oval-shaped dome, with frescos painted by Antonio Palomino.

Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

This temple, built upon the ruins of the Roman forum and dedicated to the patron of the city, is linked to the cathedral by way of a Renaissance arch. Everything inside revolves around the statue of the Virgin, a Gothic sculpture with the head leaning slightly to one side, and covered with a robe and jewels. In the XVIII century, the two innocents who are at her feet were added, and the whole thing is now set upon a mechanical device which allows the statue to revolve. The central nave is covered by an oval-shaped dome, with frescos painted by Antonio Palomino.

The Holy Grail

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Valencia's Old Town

Exterior shots of the Valencia Cathedral and the buildings that surround them. Most of the buildings in Valencia were built upon Roman ruins and repurposed by the Moors and then the Catholic Christians.

Detailed Ceiling of the Chapel of the Holy Grail

Ceiling of Chapel of the Holy Grail with light streaming through window. Beautiful example of Gothic architecture.

Valencia Cathedral

One of many of Valencia Cathedrals beautiful ceilings

Black & White Image of Holy Grail Chalice

Said to be the cup that Jesus used at the last supper. The “grail” was considered, in different tales, as either a bowl or dish, a platter, or sometimes even just a stone. It was said to have mystical powers of spiritual or material abundance, grace, or eternal youth, and stories of the grail were eventually grafted onto the goblet of the Bible. The Holy Chalice became the Holy Grail, and vice versa.

Crypts in Cathedrals

One of the many crypts in the Valencia Cathedral