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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Urszula Jachimowicz (10 months ago)
One of the most unique and beautiful churches in Valencia, definitely worth checking out

Carolina Montoya (18 months ago)
Such a beautiful place to visit in Valencia! Hidden gem in the city.

Fang He (19 months 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!

Tony Kehlhofer (22 months ago)
Simple and beautiful 13th church in the heart of old town Valencia. You might miss it if you don’t wander a bit off the beaten path away from the main cathedral. It’s in a courtyard, not obvious from the street. Once in the courtyard there are interesting statues and stations of the cross done on hand painted tiles and set into the stone walls so that people can walk the stations in the courtyard. Always amazes me to experience history in such a beautiful, old structure.

sandhya devas (3 years ago)
Absolutely love this church. We have an English mass at the small chapel on Saturdays at 12.00 pm. Love to see all the wedding and events happening here.

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