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Exterior Cathedral Tour

1.4. The Sundial

The Sundial in the Apostles' Door

Location

The Sundial

Introduction

The sundial, on the back right of the façade marks the passing of time.

The lines it presents correspond to hours and half hours. The twelve hours are marked with red paint (XII).

The Sundial

Where can it be found?

It can be found on the right side, on the buttress of the Apostles’ Door.

Below is the Miguelete street, which connects the Apostles’ Door with the bell tower.

Miguelete street

This street, located in the western part of the Cathedral, connects the Plaza de la Virgen (Virgin’s Square), where the Apostles’ Door is placed, with the Plaza de la Reina (Queen’s Square), where the Iron Gates are situated.

On its way, you can see the external face of the chapels that make up the Cathedral, as well as the bell tower, known as Miguelete, which gives the street its name.

Miguelete street
The Rose Window

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The Rose Window (Interior Tour)

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The Virgin Square

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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.