You wouldn't have missed Catedral de Valencia if you are visiting Valencia. It is just massive and…read morewith really interesting architectural details. You probably would have seen it's bell tower illuminated by spotlight when you wandering around town at night. Interesting Fact from WIkipedia: One of the supposed Holy Chalices in the world is revered in one of this cathedral's chapels; this chalice has been defended as the true Holy Grail; indeed, most Christian historians all over the world declare that all their evidence points to this Valencian chalice as the most likely candidate for being the authentic cup used at the Last Supper. It was the official papal chalice for many popes, and has been used by many others, most recently by Pope Benedict XVI, on July 9, 2006.This chalice dates from the 1st century, and was given to the cathedral by king Alfonso V of Aragon in 1436. I was luckily enough to even have a glimpse of a late night mass going on. A must visit if you are in town!

The size of this museum-like cathedral is absolutely stunning. We really didn't know what to expect…read morewhen we entered. After visiting dozens of other 'mosque-cathedrals', gothic style cathedrals and churches built on the former mosque, we felt definitely overwhelmed by the size and information provided by audio tour. So, yes, we skipped a bit, but for the history and religion buffs-this one will be a treat! On top of it you get to lay your eyes on supposed' Holy Grail'.

Beyond beautiful. Art historians call this the Sistine Chapel of Valencia, and I can see why. The…read moremagnificent frescos, statues, and colors will blow your mind. It's a bit hidden, but once you, you'll be glad you went. A must see!

I had never seen such a beautiful church in Valencia (on even in Spain) like this one before. It's…read moreso beautiful and well done. The paintings inside are very in detail and well maintained. It's hard to take your eyes off of the ceiling which is covered with amazing paintings. It reminded me a bit of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The pillars were all painted which are different from many churches. The door of the church is quite hidden. I wouldn't have known that this exists if my friend didn't tell me. El Carmen where is situated always surprises me!!! It's really a gem of Valencia!

The Miguelete Tower is the bell tower of the Valencia Cathedral in Valencia, Spain. This Valencian…read moreGothic-style bell tower was built between 1381 and 1424 and access to the tower is from inside the Cathedral by means of a spiral staircase. Entrance is €2 per person. It is 207(ish?) steps to the top in a fairly winding, narrow stair case. Your legs will burn - no, not you Crossfit exercise folk but us always eating our way through our travels sort of folks. You may feel a little nauseated. But the experience is worth it. Pace yourself if you don't work out much. There were lots of people panting and having issues. The view from the top is pretty great, and there's plenty of space to sit to let your legs rest after the hike up. ALSO yes - you have to walk back down said spiral stair case, but it's much easier going down. Just make sure you don't go too fast and lose your step as it's a long way to roll. Note: There is a traffic light system on either end. At the top of the tower, you'll see a red/green light. Red means don't come down as people are coming up and there's really no room (particularly close to the top of the tower) for someone to squish past. There are cameras watching you (operator at the base is the guy you pay your €2 to. And there's a speaker, as he'll tell you how many minutes when you stare and wave at the camera impatiently.

You're in Valencia, visiting the Cathedral, so why not climb the steps? Phenomenal view, get your…read morehistory on, and make an afternoon out of it. The Micalet is one of 12 bell towers, goes back to 1539, and packs over 24,000 lbs of heft. Not to shabby! Be sure to grab a drink or two at the bars around the area. You've earned it!

Before discovering this hidden gem, I had walked past it numerous times without realising what I…read morewas missing. From the outside you wouldn't think there is anything there but once you go through the door and past a small passageway you are met with the oldest church in Valencia; it is hidden behind a wall so from the outside you'd be none the wiser. It was founded by Knights of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta in 1238 and is currently in the hands of Opus Dei. On the left hand of the main altar there is a chapel with 13th Century Romanesque mural paintings; they are the only surviving ones in the whole Valencian Community. On the opposite side there is a Chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara which has an impressive ceiling in the baroque style. I may not be the biggest fans of priests or the Church in general but there was a kind priest who explained that the windows are not glass but very thin slices of alabaster stone. There is no entrance fee.