Iglesia y Torre de Santa Catalina |
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Santa Catalina Church and Tower |
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Attractions type: Church |
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Style: Baroque |
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Masterpiece of the Valencian baroque. |
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Itinerary: El Mercat |
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Plaza de Santa Catalina, Valencia 46001. |
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Century: XIII |
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Phone: +34 96 391 77 13 |
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If you walk down La Paz street heading towards the Plaza de la Reina, you will see Santa Catalina church's beautiful and baroque bell tower. Once in the plaza, you can get a full appreciation for the beauty and ornateness of the church, contrasting with the sobriety of "El Miguelete's", the Cathedral bell tower. These two towers are, according to popular legend, husband and wife. Santa Catalina's origins date back to the time of Catholic conquest of the city, when in a demonstration of power over the conquered Moors, king Jaime I built wonderful structures throughout the city such as this one. Santa Catalina, known as a baroque church, is really much older. Behind the baroque facade and in the interior you will find an early gothic structure. |
