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Interior Cathedral Tour

42. Gothic Rose Window

Gothic Rose Window of the Apostles' Door of the Valencia Cathedral

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Gothic Rose Window

Above the door

Gothic Rose Window

Work from the 14th century. It exhibits the line drawing of the Star of David with the Cross in its centre.

The star is a symbol of the birth and the future generations. It portrays Christ, son of the “Star of the Morning”, “Mystic Rose”, “Rose of David”, Mary.

The Gothic Rose Window exhibits the line drawing of the Star of David with the Cross in its centre

The Apostles’ Door

It opens into the square called Plaza de la Virgen (Virgin’s Square). It has four lancet arches, joined in quality and creating a triple archivolt with forty-eight reliefs in its intercolumniations, portraying virgins, angels and blessed. This entrance is used solemnly by the new Valencian prelates.

The door of the Apostles of the Valencia Cathedral

The Water Court

The Water Court of the Plain of Valencia meets each Thursday all year long outside this door.

The millennial “Water Court” meets every Thursday to orally judge the water disputes of the Valencian fertile lands

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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.