Valencian Community

Historic churches in Valencian Community

Historic Christian Sites

This collection features significant Christian landmarks across the Valencian Community, ranging from 13th-century Cistercian monasteries to 20th-century Modernist sanctuaries. Key highlights include the fortified Renaissance church of Vinaròs, the high Baroque bell tower of Alcalà de Xivert, and the Gaudí-inspired Santuario de la Magdalena in Novelda. These sites showcase diverse architectural styles including Romanesque, Gothic, and Neoclassical, often situated in strategic locations that historically served as both spiritual retreats and defensive watchpoints.

Historic Christian Sites — Map

A

Parròquia Mare de Déu del Socors

14th-century parish church in Càlig, featuring later Baroque structural additions and a traditional stone facade.

Enerok01 / Public domain

B

Monestir de Santa María de Benifassà

A 13th-century Cistercian abbey founded by James I. It features Gothic architecture and currently serves as a Carthusian monastery.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Ermita de la Mare de Déu de la Misericòrdia de Vinaròs

15th-century hermitage complex featuring an 18th-century Baroque facade and a defensive tower overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Ermita de Sant Antoni

17th-century hilltop hermitage and guest house complex offering panoramic views of the Peñíscola coastline.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Iglesia San Juan Bautista

18th-century Baroque church notable for its 68-meter bell tower, one of the tallest in the Valencian Community.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

Ermita de San Gregorio

18th-century hermitage featuring a single nave and a simple Baroque facade, located at a rural crossroads near Vinaròs.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

G

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

16th-century fortified Renaissance church. It is distinguished by its elaborate Baroque portal, known as the 'Portals dels Sants'.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

H

Església Vella de Xert

Former parish church containing 13th-century Gothic foundations and 16th-century Renaissance modifications.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

I

Ermita de la Mare de Déu de l'Avellà

18th-century sanctuary in Catí, known for its extensive interior murals and proximity to local mineral springs.

Columbusalbus / CC BY-SA 3.0

J

Església de Sant Jaume de Bel

Small Romanesque-style church in Bel, representing a rare example of this architectural period in the province of Castellón.

K

Església de la Mare de Déu del Niño Perdido

Late 19th-century parish church in Les Alqueries, featuring traditional ecclesiastical architecture of the Plana Baixa region.

L

Ermita de la Mare de Déu de l'Adjutori

18th-century Baroque hermitage built upon a 15th-century site, located a short distance from the town of Benlloch.

M

Santuario de la Magdalena

20th-century Modernist sanctuary in Novelda, designed by José Sala Sala with clear influences from Antoni Gaudí’s organic forms.

N

Ermita de San Juan de Nepomuceno

Small Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Benlloch.

O

Ermita de Sant Benet i Santa Llúcia

17th-century hermitage in the Sierra de Irta, situated 312 meters above sea level with views of the Mediterranean.

P

Ermita de Sant Roc

16th-century hermitage in Villafranca del Cid, showcasing a transition between Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles.

Q

Ermita de Sant Vicent

17th-century stone hermitage located at the highest point of the Sierra de San Vicente in Catí.

R

Ermita de Santa Bárbara

Late 18th-century building in Vilafranca, demonstrating the architectural transition from Baroque to Neoclassical styles.

S

Ermita de San José

18th-century Catholic hermitage in La Salzadella, built on the foundations of a 14th-century structure.

T

Ermita de San Sebastián

16th-century hermitage in Cervera del Maestre, serving as a traditional local site of worship.

Other Lists

Comunitat Valenciana's Absolute Essentials Historic Castles and Towers Scenic Viewpoints and Nature