La Seo

cathedral, Valencia, Spain

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La Seo, the Cathedral of Valencia, is a significant religious building in Valencia, Spain. Its construction began in the 13th century and was completed in 1482, showcasing a blend of architectural styles including Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque, evident in its three distinct doorways. The cathedral is notable for housing what is claimed to be the Holy Grail within the Santo Cáliz chapel. It also contains artworks by renowned painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán and Francisco Goya. An unusual feature is the weekly Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Court), held on Thursdays, where farmers resolve irrigation disputes orally. The cathedral was built on the site of a former mosque.12

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…important church is the cathedral, La Seo, situated in the ancient city centre. Begun in the 13th century (completed 1482), it represents several styles—its three doorways are respectively Romanesque, Baroque, and Gothic—and it possesses many works of art, including two large religious paintings by Goya. On Thursdays at noon the…
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…important church is the cathedral, La Seo, situated in the ancient city centre. Begun in the 13th century (completed 1482), it represents several styles—its three doorways are respectively Romanesque, Baroque, and Gothic—and it possesses many works of art, including two large religious paintings by Goya. On Thursdays at noon the…
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