Cripta Arqueológica de la Cárcel de San Vicente Mártir / Archaeological Crypt of the Prison of San Vicente
This Visigothic chapel has on display objects discovered during its excavation including a Visigothic altar, Roman mural, Muslim artifacts, and a sculpture of the early Christian Saint Vicente Mártir, who is believed to have been buried here.
Mon-Sat 09:30-19:00, Sun and holidays 09:30-15:00·€2 (adults), €1 (concessions), free on Su and holidays
Capilla del Santo Cáliz / Chapel of the Holy Chalice
The focus of this side chapel is a chalice of agate, the top of which is believed by the devout to be none other than the Holy Grail. Of the handful of similar chalices with the same claim, this is deemed by many scholars to be the most likely candidate as that part has been dated by experts to the 1st century BCE. Acquired in 1399, it was repaired after being broken into several pieces thanks to being dropped by a priest in 1744. He is said to have died the following week.
Centro Arqueológico de la Almoina
This extensive site was uncovered in 1985 during preparations for new construction, which was then cancelled. Excavations revealed archeological remains dating from the Moorish, Visigothic, and Roman periods. After completing excavations, the city of Valencia converted the site into an underground museum. Highlights include Roman baths, a Moorish courtyard, and various artifacts.
Tue-Sat 09:30-19:00, Sun and holidays 09:30-15:00·€2 (adults), €1 (concessions); free on Su and public holidays
La Seu / Valencia Cathedral
It was the site of a Roman temple, then a Visigothic cathedral, and then a Moorish grand mosque. It is now the seat of the archbishropic of Valencia. The current Gothic structure was begun in 1262 and remodeled numerous times, resulting in a structure with elements from three distinct architectural periods. Especially notable are the Puerta de los Apóstoles from the 14th century, and the Puerta del Palau, the oldest doorway of the cathedral, which is Romanesque with Moorish influences.
Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:30; Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:30, Sun 14:00-18:30; last admission 45 min before closing·€9 (adults), €6 (reduced)