Valencia 2015


The Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia - also known as Saint Mary's Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral, the cathedral was consecrated in 1238, built over the site of the former Visigothic cathedral, which under the Moors had been turned into a mosque.


Cathedral entrance on a busy street

Cathedral entrance detail


Cathedral entrance detail


Cathedral entrance detail


Cathedral entrance detail


Cathedral entrance detail


Nave




San Miguel

 

One of the supposed Holy Chalices in the world is revered in one of this cathedral's chapels; this chalice has been defended as the true Holy Grail; indeed, most Christian historians all over the world declare that all their evidence points to this Valencian chalice as the most likely candidate for being the authentic cup used at the Last Supper.


 


Modern arts area of the city


Modern arts area of the city


Modern arts area of the city

Modern arts area of the city - bridge over now-diverted river


Bridge over diverted river - now a public park system


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


Church of the Virgin


City building


City building


City building


Former silk exchange building


Harchata is a cold drink similar to almond-flavored milk


Fresh foods market - these are operated by the city


Fresh foods market


Fresh foods market


Fresh foods market - Happy New Year in Catalan


Serrano (Iberian) ham


Cheeses


This looks like a lot of work


A paella pan - all sizes available