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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Unique opportunity to learn about the history and traces of the Borgias in Valencia through the historic center of the city, with a visit to the Cathedral and the Holy Chalice included. Calixto III and Alejandro VI, the only Spanish Popes to date, where the black legend mixes with reality.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Placa de Manises
15m
We will begin the Borgia route in Plaza Manises in front of the palace of the Generalitat Valenciana making an introduction about the two popes of this Valencian family: Calixto III and Alexander VI.
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir
15m
We will stop in front of the original façade of this church to explain details of the life and that of Alfonso de Borgia, who was Pope under the name Calixto III
La Seu - Catedral De Valencia
30m · Admission ticket included
We will visit the entire interior of Valencia Cathedral, describing the works linked to the Borgias and the famous Holy Chalice. In the Museum we will see the grandiose processional monstrance.
Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
10m
Inside the Basilica is the patron saint of Valencia: the Virgen de los Desamparados and its impressive baroque frescoes by the painter Antonio Palomino from the early 18th century.
20m
We will finish in the Plaza de San Lorenzo where the Borgia Palace is located and the current headquarters of the Valencian Cortes. There we will explain the final outcome of the family.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Plaza de Manises, in front of the Palace of the Generalitat Valenciana
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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