⛪ Iglesia y Torre de Santa Catalina
Gothic and Baroque church and bell tower in Valencia, Spain
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Plaza Santa Catalina, Valencia centro histórico
- Architectural styles: Gothic foundation (15th century), Baroque modifications (16th–18th centuries)
- Founded: After 1238 Christian conquest of Valencia
- Status: Active parish church and urban landmark
Iglesia y Torre de Santa Catalina is a parish church in Valencia, Spain that integrates Gothic and Baroque architectural layers across six centuries of urban development. The church occupies a central position within the medieval street network of Valencia's historic core, near the Central Market and Plaza Redonda. As of 2026, the church remains active in worship and functions as a navigational anchor within the historic district. The ensemble documents Valencia's transition from Islamic medina ...