San Juan del Hospital Church

Valencia, Spain

In the 13th century, the San Juan del Hospital Church was the priory of the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem with a hospital attached and it was converted into a military parish in the 18th century. Built around 1261, it is considered to be the first church built after the Christian conquest. Its combination of the synthesis and elegance of Romanesque tradition with the new gothic architecture and the fact that it has the only cemetery dating from medieval times in Valencia, led to its classification as a National Historic and Artistic Monument in 1942.

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Religious sites in Spain

Address

Carrer del Trinquet de Cavallers 5, Valencia, Spain

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Details

Founded: c. 1261
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

www.visitvalencia.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Merel Scheltema (5 months ago)
It is free, beautiful church with history. We saw a big wedding which was very nice.

Wojciech Jakubowicz (6 months ago)
The oldest catholic church in Valencia. Good place to discover romanesque and gothic styles.

Urszula Jachimowicz (14 months ago)
One of the most unique and beautiful churches in Valencia, definitely worth checking out

Carolina Montoya (2 years ago)
Such a beautiful place to visit in Valencia! Hidden gem in the city.

Fang He (2 years ago)
It’s quiet and solemn. Hardly would you see tourists here. During my stay today, I saw a lady walking in the chapel of the virgen Mary, opening the Bible and reading. Such a peaceful yet powerful scene!

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