Valencia Cathedral

Valencia Cathedral, in Valencia, is a major cathedral whose importance comes from the meeting of sacred use, architecture and historical memory. Valencia’s metropolitan cathedral, a major Gothic monument whose Holy Chalice Chapel preserves a cup venerated as the Holy Chalice. Construction began in the 13th century on the site of the former main mosque, and the building was repeatedly expanded and remodelled in later Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical phases.

Architecturally, the site is characterised by predominantly valencian gothic with romanesque, renaissance, baroque and neoclassical elements. Metropolitan cathedral and major sacred heritage site with the Holy Chalice Chapel. The agate cup preserved in the Chapel of the Holy Chalice is venerated in Catholic tradition as the vessel used by Jesus at the Last Supper.

The object itself is historical and has a documented later history, but its identification with the Last Supper remains a devotional and historical claim rather than a proven archaeological conclusion. Religious use and pilgrimage at the site include Mass, prayer, and veneration of the Holy Chalice.

Because worship, ceremonies and heritage visits can overlap, visitors should consult the official institution or the cited public authority for current access, service and visiting arrangements.