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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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January at Valencia Cathedral

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Cultural Visit

From 1 January to 30 June
and from 1 October to 31 December

From Monday to Friday, from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM (last entry: Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 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 December to 28 February

The bell tower “el Miguelete” is open in autumn-winter (from December 1 to February 28) Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM.

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Masses

From 1 January to 30 June
and from 1 October to 31 December

Winter season schedule: Sundays and holidays at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30 (sung), 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 19:00, and 20:00 h.; Monday to Friday at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30 (sung), 19:00, and 20:00 h.; Saturdays at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30 (sung), 18:00, 19:00, and 20:00 h.

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Pastoral Office

From 1 January to 30 June
and from 1 October to 31 December

The pastoral office opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Fridays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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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 Saint Vincent the Martyr
    January 22.

Pious Exercises

  • Major Exposition of the Most Holy Sacrament
    Every Thursday at 7:30 PM, from October to June.
  • 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.