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Interior Cathedral Tour

13. The Lantern

The Lantern Tower of the Valencia Cathedral.

Location

The Lantern

Above the high altar

The Dome

Dome above cantilevered vaults which convert the square form to the octagonal one. Closed windows with translucent alabaster stones.

It is one of the most important masterpieces of the Cathedral due to his bold structure which raises 40 metres in height.

Closed windows with translucent alabaster stones

In the pendentives

The four Evangelists

Underneath the cantilevered vaults of the lantern tower: The four Evangelists accompanied by the attributes which identify them.

1.

Saint Luke, with the bull Artwork by José Puchol.

Stucco sculpture
(18th century)

Saint Luke

2.

Saint John, with the eagle Artwork by José Puchol.

Stucco sculpture
(18th century)

Saint John

3.

Saint Matthew, with the angel Artwork by José Esteve.

Stucco sculpture
(18th century)

Saint Matthew

4.

Saint Mark, with the lion Artwork by Francisco Sanchis.

Stucco sculpture
(18th century)

Saint Mark

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August at Valencia Cathedral

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Cultural Visit

From 1 July to 30 September

From Monday to Saturday, from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM), and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)

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Museum

From 1 January to 31 December

The Valencia Cathedral Museum is open from Monday to Saturday, from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and on Sundays and public holidays from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM or from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, depending on the application of winter or summer hours.

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Bell Tower "Miguelete"

From 1 March to 30 November

The bell tower “el Miguelete” is open in summer (from March 1 to November 30) Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:45 h., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:45 h.

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Masses

From 1 to 31 August

The Masses in the Cathedral during the summer season are held on Sundays and holidays at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Saturdays and vigils at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Weekdays at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 8:00 PM. The Thursday Mass at 20:00 h. for the Holy Chalice is suspended. It is replaced by a regular Mass. It will resume on September 15th.

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Pastoral Office

From 1 to 8 August

The pastoral office opens from August 1 to 8, Fridays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. (closed for the rest of the month)

From 9 to 31 August

The pastoral office is closed from August 9 to 31.

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Valencia Cathedral Archive

From 1 January to 31 December

The archive is open in the mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and on Wednesdays also in the afternoon from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and is open from September 15 to July 15.

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Special Celebrations

  • Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin, Patroness of the Cathedral
    August 15.

Pious Exercises

  • Thursday of the Holy Chalice
    Every Thursday at 7:45 PM, except on Holy Thursday and from July 1 to September 15.
  • Saturday Greeting
    Every Saturday, at 7:30 PM

Cathedral Choir

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Events and schedules are subject to change without notice.