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The Old Town

The Old Town in Valencia

Valencia is one of the beautiful towns in Spain. Tramway and rails are part of the town's limit in Spain. The Cathedral is mainly in early gothic style, although it was updated in the later years. Its tree main style is Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque.The two main chapel are Neoclassic, while the later is, Capilla Mayor.
Micalet or Miguelete or also known as the octagonal bell tower,( the landmark of the city) From there you will have a great view all over Valencia.
The Holy Chalice, of which Jesus Christ has been said to have drunk during the Last Supper, can bee seen in the Capitulary.
In the Cathedral's Museum are exposed works of Goya, Jacomart, Cellini, Paggibonsi as well as paintings from the Valencia school of 15th to 17th century.
Close to the Cathedral, is the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, which is a church consecrated to the patroness of the city, and the Almudin, a medival granary that is used as a museum . In the closeby church Iglesia de San Esteban are said to have been married the daughters of legendary Cid.
Some more interesting buildings in this area of town are the Palace of Almirantes de Aragon, the church San Juan del Hospital and the Convento de Santo Domingo.



 

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