The Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes is one of Valencia’s most historic and characterful churches, standing proudly beside the bustling Mercado Central. Its origins date back to the early Middle Ages, and although it has undergone numerous restorations, the building preserves a rich blend of Gothic and Baroque elements that reflect the city’s evolving artistic heritage. The striking Baroque façade, crowned by the figure of the Virgen del Rosario, immediately captures attention, while the interior reveals a serene space filled with chapels, altarpieces, and centuries of devotion. The church has endured fires, renovations, and the passage of time, yet it remains a vibrant symbol of faith and resilience. Today, Santos Juanes continues to serve as an active parish and a cultural landmark, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into Valencia’s religious history and architectural beauty.
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Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes is located at Plaza del Mercado s/n, 46001 Valencia, in the bustling Mercat neighbourhood of the Ciutat Vella historic district. This Baroque jewel stands directly opposite the UNESCO-listed La Lonja de la Seda silk exchange and adjacent to the vibrant Mercado Central, with the ornate Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas (National Ceramics Museum) nearby, plus easy access to Plaza de la Reina, Valencia Cathedral via narrow medieval streets lined with tapas bars and boutiques, and the lively old town atmosphere—perfect for weaving into a cultural stroll through Valencia's commercial and architectural heart.
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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
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Museo de Prehistoria de Valencia
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La Almoina Archaeological Museum
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Museo Valenciano de la Ilustración y la Modernidad
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Museo Fallero de Valencia
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Valencian Museum of Ethnology
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Museo y Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda
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Museo de Historia de Valencia
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Museu Nacional de Ceràmica i de les Arts Sumptuàries González Martí
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Art Modern Institute Museum of Valencia
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L'Àgora
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Palacio del Marqués de Campo
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Casa Museo Benlliure
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Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero (CAHH)
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Museo del Corpus
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Iluziona Museo - Valencia
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Museum of Illusions Valencia
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Teatro Principal de Valencia
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Teatro Talia
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Teatro Flumen
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Teatre Olympia
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Teatre Rialto de València
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Teatro El Musical
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Teatre Micalet
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Sala Russafa
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Teatre la Estrella Sala Cabanyal
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Teatre Círculo
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BLACKLIGHT ART GALLERY
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Vangar
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Shiras Galeria
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Galería Benlliure
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Galerie Alaux - Galería de arte
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Bloom Gallery VLC
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Galería de arte contemporáneo Alba Cabrera
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Torres de Serranos
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La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
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Palau de Cervelló
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El Micalet
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Valencia Cathedral
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Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana
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Ducal Palace of Gandia
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Torres de Quart
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Real Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
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Iglesia del Patriarca
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Iglesia Parroquial de San Nicolás de Bari y San Pedro Mártir
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Church of Santa Catalina Valencia
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Iglesia San Juan del Hospital
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Church of San Esteban
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Iglesia de San Agustín
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Església de Sant Tomàs i Sant Felip Neri
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Iglesia de San Martín Valencia
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Puerta del Mar
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Monumento al Rey Jaime I
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Plaza Redona
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Portal de Valldigna
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Palacio de Justicia de Valencia
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Fuente de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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Jardín del Turia
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Parque Central
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Jardines del Real
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Jardín Botánico
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Jardines de Monforte
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Jardín de Ayora
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Jardín de Las Hespérides
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Jardí de Polifil
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