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 |