Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)
Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)
Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,151 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Valencia is justifiably famous for it's great architecture ,one of the most beautiful buildings I viewed was Santa Catalina Church .
Santa Catalina Church ( Iglesia De Santa Catalina ) was constructed in the early 13th century ,built on the site of a former mosque ,in 1548 the church was practically rebuilt after a devastating fire ,one of the most distinctive features of the church is the bell tower which was the site of a former minaret,architect Juan Bautista Viñes changed the architectural style from Classical to Baroque between 1688-1705,in 1936 during the bitter Spanish Civil War the church was again damaged by Republican Militiamen and during the 1950's the church was restored to it's former beauty ,nowadays it's a big tourist attraction ,it attracts lots of people climbing up the bell tower to take in the great views afforded from the tower ,it's just a great church and tower to visit on Placa Santa Catalina .
Well worth checking out if you're in the area or planning to visit Valencia.
Santa Catalina Church ( Iglesia De Santa Catalina ) was constructed in the early 13th century ,built on the site of a former mosque ,in 1548 the church was practically rebuilt after a devastating fire ,one of the most distinctive features of the church is the bell tower which was the site of a former minaret,architect Juan Bautista Viñes changed the architectural style from Classical to Baroque between 1688-1705,in 1936 during the bitter Spanish Civil War the church was again damaged by Republican Militiamen and during the 1950's the church was restored to it's former beauty ,nowadays it's a big tourist attraction ,it attracts lots of people climbing up the bell tower to take in the great views afforded from the tower ,it's just a great church and tower to visit on Placa Santa Catalina .
Well worth checking out if you're in the area or planning to visit Valencia.
Written October 4, 2022
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permia
Ireland66,951 contributions
Feb 2022
One of the most beguiling vistas we had of the bell tower was strolling along C. de la Pau as the sun went down.
Interesting to discover that it was originally the minaret of a mosque that was replaced with the church in the early 1200s. Albeit the latter subsequently being substantially rebuilt in the mid 1500s.
Suffused with history the church is most impressive. And climbing the tower the reward was lovely panoramas of the grand city.
Interesting to discover that it was originally the minaret of a mosque that was replaced with the church in the early 1200s. Albeit the latter subsequently being substantially rebuilt in the mid 1500s.
Suffused with history the church is most impressive. And climbing the tower the reward was lovely panoramas of the grand city.
Written April 23, 2022
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JRMADA
United States3,462 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a beautiful church with a gorgeous looking tower. The interior is humble compared to other churches around it, but it does not make it less beautiful. The staff and clergy are lovely, and they made us feel most welcome. We were lucky to be in this place when a concert was going on and it was wonderful. Stop in and have a look or perhaps climb the tower for some wonderful city views.
Written November 27, 2022
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MillanAAP
Madrid, Spain9,686 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
In my opinion, what stands out the most about Santa Catalina is its bell tower, not only because of its attractiveness but because it can be seen from various points of the urban network. It is what I like the most although it has a Gothic Cistercian style interior. Maybe it's too clean for my taste.
Written April 22, 2024
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Michelangelo L
Foggia, Italy7,651 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Mosque and minaret that after the expulsion of the Arabs became church and bell tower.
Gothic church built in the 13th century. The interior is in Baroque style due to a fire that destroyed part of the existing ones.
Beautiful sixteenth-century portal. Unfortunately it is devoid of paintings, frescoes and more.
Gothic church built in the 13th century. The interior is in Baroque style due to a fire that destroyed part of the existing ones.
Beautiful sixteenth-century portal. Unfortunately it is devoid of paintings, frescoes and more.
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Written October 20, 2024
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elizabethlascheid
Los Angeles, CA5,249 contributions
Sep 2019
I love the Gothic look of this amazing Church. It is just beautiful. I suggest you go while in Valencia.
All the painting are in the inside and there is not a lot, which is typical of this style. If you have the time you can climb to the top, but I do think there is a fee for that. It is really a pretty place. You will like it.
All the painting are in the inside and there is not a lot, which is typical of this style. If you have the time you can climb to the top, but I do think there is a fee for that. It is really a pretty place. You will like it.
Written November 2, 2019
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,728 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Santa Catalina Church is located in the Plaza de Santa Catalina and is one of the oldest churches in Valencia. It was built by Jaime I when he conquered the city from the Moors and the probable date of its construction was 1245. It was built over the site of a former mosque and dates from the Middle Ages. It has only one nave and the retrochoir is in the transept, which is unusual. After a fire in 1548, the church was partly reconstructed in the Renaissance style. In 1785 the church was remodeled to give it a Baroque look. In 1936 the church was burned by the Republicans, but it was restored in the decade of 1950 to give it the original Gothic look.
The bell tower was constructed between 1688 and 1705 by Juan Bautista the Viñes, and there is a commemorative plate with his name that is found at the base of the tower. The design is Baroque and the ground plan is hexagonal with four stories that are divided by moldings, plus upper story that contains the bells. The upper part is adorned with columns that are helicoidal. The bells were made in London in 1729 and a clock was added also to one of the faces. The bell tower is best seen from the Calle de la Paz. The bell tower is ornate, while the tower El Miguelete of the Cathedral is sober, so the popular legend is that the two towers are husband and wife.
The bell tower was constructed between 1688 and 1705 by Juan Bautista the Viñes, and there is a commemorative plate with his name that is found at the base of the tower. The design is Baroque and the ground plan is hexagonal with four stories that are divided by moldings, plus upper story that contains the bells. The upper part is adorned with columns that are helicoidal. The bells were made in London in 1729 and a clock was added also to one of the faces. The bell tower is best seen from the Calle de la Paz. The bell tower is ornate, while the tower El Miguelete of the Cathedral is sober, so the popular legend is that the two towers are husband and wife.
Written October 18, 2011
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Mary W
Las Vegas, NV250 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
We climbed the tower and you can see the whole of Valencia. Well worth the 2 euros ticket price to climb. There were people who were panting as they were climbing up, so take your time going up.
Written December 5, 2018
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Helena N
268 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
The church itself is nice to visit but climbing up the tower is really what you want to do. The climb isn't too bad and the views are worth it - probably better than the Migulette as you can see the cathedral better from here.
Written April 26, 2017
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jim m
Holymoorside, UK1,203 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
There was a long service in progress when we visited so where unable to see all of this lovely church. It has two entrances and will be a must see if I return.
Written December 15, 2023
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que horario y dia se puede acceder a la torre? se puede subir hasta arriba o tiene alguna restricción?
Written March 14, 2019
Yo no subí, y me pareció que, al menos la parte de abajo, no era accesible. Lamento no poder ayudarte
Written March 15, 2019
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