Did you know that Valencia is believed to be the home of the Holy Grail? Find out how it came to the city, and the legends surrounding the relic. We'll also take a walking tour of the ciity.
Churches and Holy Grail Tour
At 10 am, we'll meet at the Town Hall Square in Valencia. From this point we'll start a route to discover the Holy Grail.
We'll delve into the history of this sacred chalice and discover how Valencia became a holy city. We'll learn about a variety of different stories and tales from the Knights Templar to none other than Dan Brown's famous work The Da Vinci Code.
First of all, we'll take a walk through the historic centre of Valencia until we reach the church of San Juan del Hospital. What is the link between this church and the Holy Chalice? We'll find out as we admire its exterior architecture.
The next stop will be in front of the house of Sabina Suey, the woman who saved the Holy Grail of Valencia during the Spanish Civil War. We'll then head to Valencia Cathedral to visit the chapel of the Holy Grail, where you'll be able to admire this unique relic that has been so much coveted throughout history.
Finally, after two hours of sightseeing, we'll conclude our tour of the capital of the Turia river at the Cathedral. Those who wish may stay longer in the church to visit the rest of the monument and the Cathedral Museum.
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