LOS SECRETOS DE LA CATEDRAL DE VALENCIA

La Catedral de Valencia es uno de los edificios más importantes de nuestra ciudad.

Este magnífico edificio, fusionando diversos estilos a lo largo de los años, oculta secretos apasionantes y tesoros artísticos que esperan ser descubiertos. Desde el enigma del Santo Cáliz que se dice que usó Jesús en la Última Cena hasta los frescos renacentistas ocultos durante décadas, la catedral desvela relatos de fe, arte y leyendas. Acompáñanos en un recorrido por los pasillos y las narrativas que han forjado este icónico lugar, donde cada piedra cuenta su propia experiencia. ¿Quieres saber más?

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Una mezcla de diferentes estilos arquitectónicos

La construcción de la Catedral de Valencia se remonta al siglo XIII.

Concretamente, la primera piedra se puso en la puerta de la Almoina, el 22 de junio de 1262.

El edificio se levantó sobre la antigua mezquita árabe de Balansiya (nombre con el que los musulmanes conocían a nuestra ciudad) que, a su vez, se había, construido sobre la antigua catedral visigótica y por encima de un antiguo templo romano dedicado a Júpiter o Diana.

En el siglo XIV, se terminaron sus tres partes más importantes: la Puerta de los Apóstoles, el aula capitular y el cimborrio.

Casi un siglo después, se ampliaron sus naves, y en el año 1425 concluyó la construcción del campanario, conocido por los valencianos como «El Micalet».

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Este curioso nombre se debe a que su campana mayor, que es la que marca las horas, fue bautizada el día San Miguel. Por eso a esta torre también se le llama popularmente «el Miguelete».

El Micalet tiene ¡207 peldaños! dispuestos en una escalera de caracol y, si eres valiente y estás en forma, podrás subirlos durante tu estancia en Valencia.

En el siglo XVIII la Catedral valenciana tuvo otra gran reforma.

Por eso, sus tres puertas principales tienen tres estilos artísticos de tres épocas diferentes: la puerta de la Almoina es románica; la puerta de los Apóstoles, gótica; y la puerta de los Hierros, barroca.

Hechos más importantes sucedidos en la Catedral de Valencia

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Como centro espiritual y de poder la ciudad, la Catedral de Valencia ha sido testigo de importantes hechos históricos.

Uno de los más importantes fue la entrega del Santo Cáliz por parte del rey Alfonso V de Aragón, apodado el Magnánimo, el 18 de marzo de 1437.

Este día marcó su historia para siempre.

De hecho, según la tradición, aquí se conserva desde entonces el Santo Cáliz, un objeto religioso al que se le atribuyen poderes místicos y que ha sido muy venerado y codiciado a lo largo de los siglos.

La leyenda es esta: al parecer, San Pedro conservó la copa en la que Jesús bebió después de la Última Cena y la llevó a Roma, donde los sucesivos Papas la custodiaron hasta que, en el siglo III, el emperador Valeriano empezó a perseguir a los cristianos.

El Pontífice Sixto III le entregó entonces la reliquia a su diácono de confianza, un hispano (San Lorenzo) que la trajo hasta Huesca y la escondió en un monasterio de los Pirineos.

El Santo Cáliz estuvo escondido allí hasta que, en el siglo XIV, fue entregada al rey de Aragón, quien la custodió en Zaragoza.

Después, uno de sus sucesores la depositó en la Catedral de Valencia.

Otros hechos importantes sucedidos en esta Catedral: aquí fueron designados papas Calixto III y Alejandro VI, el Papa Borgia, y en su altar mayor contrajeron matrimonio, el 18 de abril de 1599, los reyes de España Felipe III y Margarita de Austria.

¿Qué secretos esconde la Catedral de Valencia?

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Ya hemos hablado un poco de historia, pero, ¿quieres conocer los auténticos tesoros que esconde la Catedral de Valencia?

Además del Santo Cáliz, en el interior de este edificio hay importantes de obras de arte.

Destacan los frescos del Altar Mayor, que estuvieron ocultos durante muchos años tras unas placas de mármol y que fueron «descubiertos» en 2004 durante las tareas de mantenimiento y limpieza.

Estas pinturas al fresco son de estilo renacentista, y muestran a diez grandes ángeles con instrumentos musicales que llaman la atención por sus colores “vivos”.

Seguramente, estos trabajos fueron encargados por el Papa Borgia, de origen valenciano.

Francisco de Goya

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Otra de las joyas artísticas que esconde este monumento son dos cuadros de Francisco de Goya, un reconocido pintor español.

Las obras abordan la figura de San Francisco de Borja: en una de ellas, el santo se despide de su familia en el Palacio Ducal de Gandía y, en la otra, asiste a un moribundo impenitente.

Además de arte, la Catedral de Valencia también es protagonistas historias y leyendas.

Por ejemplo, dentro de una urna, se conserva el que dicen es el brazo incorrupto de San Vicente Mártir, patrón de la ciudad que murió torturado bajo el arresto del emperador romano Diocleciano.

Puerta de la Almoina

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En el exterior, hay una puerta que también relata una curiosa leyenda local.

Si te acercas al arco principal de la puerta de la Almoina o de los Arcos, la más antigua de la Catedral, verás siete parejas de cabezas.

Estas parejas representan a los primeros pobladores que llegaron a Valencia desde Lérida cuando la ciudad fue reconquistada a los musulmanes, en el siglo XIII.

Pioneros en vivir en esta tierra nuevamente cristiana, estos catorce nobles llegaron acompañados, según la tradición, de 300 doncellas que se casaron con los soldados del rey Jaime I, el conquistador de la ciudad.

Bajo sus cabezas esculpidas en piedra, aparecen escritos sus nombres.

¿Un último dato?

Tribunal de las aguas de Valencia
Foto de José Jordan

Todos los jueves, en la Puerta de los Apóstoles de la Catedral de Valencia, se reúne el Tribunal de las Aguas, uno de los consejos de ciudadanos más antiguos de Europa.

En sus sesiones, 8 hombres vestidos de negro discuten en círculo sobre los problemas de las 8 acequias de agua de Valencia.

Estas acequias están representadas en la bonita escultura que encontrarás en el centro de la plaza de la Virgen y que está rematada por el río Turia, que aparece esculpido como un dios clásico.

Como ves, la Catedral de Valencia es una visita obligada si vienes a Valencia. Un lugar con historia, arte y rodeado de leyendas.

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Alberto Cerdan Ariza Avatar
Alberto Cerdan Ariza
Its social program is amazing, with a better atmosphere between students and teachers 🙂
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Lee Freeman Avatar
Lee Freeman
I spent a fantastic week at Taronja in May 2019. The booking process was really straightforward (and I appreciated being able to sort out my accommodation through the school too) albeit a little embarrassing when recording a video of myself to have my level assessed 🙈. The booking information I received indicated that someone would be there to greet me at the accommodation upon arrival, but this wasn't the case – I didn't mind though because I'm a grown up and don't really need looking out for like that. The teachers and supporting staff were really friendly and helpful. The classes were challenging and taught entirely in Spanish, which I think is really beneficial and, for the level I was at (~B1), falling back to English shouldn't really be necessary. In the week I was there we alternated between days studying grammar (the present subjunctive) and more 'relaxing' days where we dived deeper into other topics such as ser/estar and por/para (though I would have been happier doing even more grammar studies, but maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment). I think what really stood out about my week at Taronja was the effort put into the social activities. There were things to do every evening and a weekend excursion had been organized too (but unfortunately I had to fly home that day and couldn't attend), so even if you arrive as a solo learner/traveller, you'll be able to find people to hang out with fairly quickly. In case it isn't clear, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend studying at Taronja, however I feel that attending for 1 week simply wasn't enough. Many of the people I met were staying for any amount of time from 3 weeks to 3 months. It's for this reason that I intend to return to Taronja next month for 2 weeks to try and really press on with improving my Spanish (and escape the miserable Dutch summer).
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Freddy DeTomato
If you want to learn Spanish with professionals and having fun at the same time...Taronja is the place to be!!! 😉
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C Ni Bhaoill
I had a great experience at this school for a week in July 2014. Great teachers and a lovely atmosphere. The classes were a good laugh, but we still learned plenty. They catered for all levels, and you could move classes if you felt you were in the wrong level. The extra activities in the afternoons and evenings also added alot - helped to meet plenty of others on the courses, and also get to know Valencia, which is a gorgeous city. Highly recommended.
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Becky111
5 star rating
A beautiful school with helpful staff I am just back from a week in Valencia studying Spanish at Taronja School. This is a beautiful boutique school. The team at reception are helpful and I loved their speed in replying to emails - they are very good at that. Prior to my visit, as I was travelling solo, I asked questions about the school, the lessons, the type of classes and ages as I was looking for something suitable to over 30 y/o, the accommodation, additional dates and Valencia in general and they were always happy to answer at the speed of light! They are very good at that and it helps when you are in front of your computer, you are tryng to book a flight and you need a quick answer.
The school
Right in the middle of the city centre, great location, near bars, coffee shops, restaurants, metro, bus, taxis, everything really. The entrance is quite understated, the school is located at the first floor of a building. Every class is decorated differently and all have air-con whichis great at this time of the year, when the tempretaure in Valencia is above 32 degree celsius everyday.
All the teachers I had this week were very nice (Isabel, Manu, Sonia), friendly, helpful and they really ensured that we learnt from this experience. The teaching is not based on any book, we were provided with a handout and additional pages during the week to cover the areas which we were going to explore during each lesson. All lessons are interactive with plenty of opportunity to ask 'preguntas' (questions). Internet is used in the school by the teachers to explain words or provide images and other digital tools are also used to write as a board (instead of the out of fashion board and marker). Classes are small, I was in a class of 9. I know that some of the people I met there were in classes of 6 so the classes are of a reasonable small size which is good and allows the teacher to provide full attention to all. Classes last 50 minutes each. You would usually have 2 teachers a day, one for the first two hours of 50 mins each and the second for the remaining 2 hours of 50 mins each.
Oh yes, once you get to your class forget your language as all the teachers will speak to you in Spanish only, which is fine and correct in the approach as you are there to learn Spanish. However, if you are totally unable to understand a meaning of a word or a sentence they will try to tell you the equivalent in English or Italian or French to heelp you.
You may have a T1 or T2 programme. T1 - Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning classes, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon class. T2 - the other way round. I had a T1.
If you want to go to museums or go shopping it may be worth booking some additional days in Valencia so that you will have entire days to visit them as it is a little difficult when you have classes in the morning or the afternoon, you would just be rushing around and the majority of the museums close at 13:00 for the day or some reopen at 16:00 but only few of them.
Weekly activities
I did not participate in all the activities as some were aimed at the younger crowd (I'm not old, just in my early 30s but what may be fun for a 17/18 y/o may be less fun for a 30 y/o - however, it is always great to mix with all ages) but the ones I participated in were the following:
Noche the tapas - Monday:
A little bar not far from the school (can't remember the name) with seats outside-only. One drink included with your 'tapa' but you could not choose which tapas to go for as you were given what came from the kitchen so it was more about luck. I was fine as I am not allergic to any food but one of the girls in my group was allergic to dairy products and she got a ham and Cheese croquette which she could not eat so I and the rest of the group helped her what are friends for!!!
Fiesta de bienvenida con paella - Tuesday
This party for all newcomers was a great idea, a great opportunity to meet other students and the teachers, in a location near the beach. We all met in front of the school and then we all went to the metro, we all bought tickets and then we got to the other end and got the tram, then we walked a bit and got to the location of this bar. The idea per se is very nice but I think more can be done in relation to the place where the 'fiesta' takes place. The bar was just a little run down, the drinks were cheap but we all complained about the quality of them. The Sangria tasted bad, the white wine we wondered why it was sold with ice (?) and tasted bad anyway, a mojito was prepared from a mixer so forget mint leaves, brown sugar etc there was none of that so it didn't taste like a mojito but like something with a little bit of rum and the chupitos (shot) were of an unknown taste. The paella was nice, there was a meat and a vegetarian option.
The music was ok, some was from the 90s (not a problem for those over 30 y/o!) but generally fine.
I think Taronja should consider other options when organising this party in terms of the bar and the quality of the service provided by the bar. The idea of the party is great but the bar 'not so great'.
Noche de Orchata and historia - Wednesday
The Horchata is a typical Valencian drink made with chufas. It looks milky but it's not as it is made of a root (I think). It tastes nice, it is very sweet and it is supposed to be had with fartons which to me are like sweet light bread, to be dipped in the Horchata.
We all met in front of the school with Vito (he is a cool man!) and walked to Mercado de Colon to taste the Horchata, oh, yes, with a little bit of history of some buildings in between. There are several bars were you can have the Horchata in the Mercado so we did not all have to be in the same location. I think we sat in 'Daniel', it was ok.
There were other activities organised by Taronja during the remaining days but I and some others opted out and did our own thing!
30Hood - group for 30+ y/o - great concept and a WhatsApp group was created for 30hood to share ideas, activities etc. However, may be Taronja could consider putting together some activities which may be suitable for those in their 30s? Just a thought
Accommodation
I booked a single room with the school. Taronja provided all the details, map etc of the school, very good service. I had to pick up the keys from a specific location, a beautiful yellow building nowhere near a metro station so you could either come out of Angel Aguillera metro and walk to the building (about 15 minutes walk) or get the taxi service provided by the school at 55 euros or also get a taxi from the aiport which should cost about 25, 26 euros.
When I got to the building I was given the keys for the house and my room and some bedsheets. I was based in Ruzafa. I waited for a taxi which took me to Ruzafa and costed just over 6 euros. My room was beautiful, large, massive window, double bed, a wordrobe, a sofa a big table for at least 4 people, 4 chairs, 2 side tables and lamps. The only issue was the lack of a fan. Valencia is extremely warm in this period and I believe that fans should be provided. Although the room was big the heat made nights and even the the day uncomfortable. A fan or air con should be provided.
My room was quite big but I had a look at that of my other flat-mate/student, I think it was half the size of mine and not very spacious, there was also another room which was an inbetween size. I think I was lucky with the room but I guess what you get may depend on availability.
The apartment had 5 rooms but only 3 were in use, there was no leaving room which was a shame as we had to stand in the corridor to have a chat. The kitchen was very small and would have been impractical if all rooms were taken and all were using the kitchen at once. Luckily it never happened!
The apartment had 2 bathrooms which was quite good and we never queued. However, one of the locks in one of the batrooms didn't work so you had to ensure that you made people aware that you were in there - not an issue though although may be it is best if this is repaired.
Ruzafa is a very nice area for bars, restaurants and there is a nice covered market, Mercado De Ruzafa where you can buy fruit, veg, meat and fish. It is smaller than the central market and there is no sit down bar/restaurant inside of the one in Ruzafa but it is equally good.
The apartment was at a 15 minutes walk to the school, the distance was ok or you could take a bus, line 7, to Xativa which is 1 minute away from the school and the center of Valencia or 2 minutes from Placa de Ayuntamento.
All in a all a great school and I had a great time!!! The teachers are great and the staff at reception are lovely and helpful.
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Giada Angeli
Taronja no es una escuela, es una familia! �
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Edson Assante
The staff, students and classes are the best in all kind of terms, quality, customer service and efficiency. Highly recommended!
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Kitty Durinck
Heel leuke ervaring, een super team leerkrachten en medewerkers, heel veel bijgeleerd....een aanrader !
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