Sant Joan de la Creu, Valencia

Name: Sant Joan de la Creu
Address: Valencia, Spain

#105 among attractions in Valencia

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The church of San Juan de la Cruz, formerly the parish church of San Andrés, located at Calle Poeta Querol nº 6 in the city of Valencia, was one of the first to be founded after the conquest of James I of Aragon, on the site of an old mosque. Its current configuration dates, however, between 1602 and 1615 and its first stone was laid by the Patriarch and Archbishop of Valencia Juan de Ribera.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 39°28'20"N, 0°22'29"W

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Ciutat Vella (La Xerea)Valencia Spain

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Sant Joan de la Creu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts, Plaza de Toros de Valencia, Mercado Central, Lonja de la Seda.

1.4 miSE
Contemporary venue for performing arts
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0.4 miS
Imposing 19th-century bullring and museum
Plaza de Toros de Valencia, Valencia
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~1590 ftNW
Restored market with over 1000 stalls
Mercado Central, Valencia
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~1220 ftNW
15th-century Gothic mercantile exchange
Lonja de la Seda, Valencia
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0.9 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Estadio Mestalla, Valencia
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~1450 ftN
Landmark 13th-century place of worship
Valencia Cathedral, Valencia
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~150 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, Valencia
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valencia, Spain, the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas stands as a testament to Spanish nobility and its profound influence on the city's cultural heritage. This ornate palace, now a museum, is renowned for its lavish façade and the rich...
~770 ftNW
Square
Plaça Redona, Valencia
4 min walk • Plaça Redona, also known as Plaça del Clot, is a unique architectural gem nestled in the heart of Valencia, Spain. This circular plaza, with its distinctive round shape, offers a quaint and picturesque experience that stands out amidst the urban grid of the city.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Historical place
Pelayo trinquet, Valencia
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0.5 miN
City views from monumental 1392 towers
Torres de Serranos, Valencia
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0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Valencia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sant Joan de la Creu?

Nearby attractions include Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, Valencia (1 min walk), Real Colegio Seminario del Corpus Christi, Valencia (3 min walk), González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts, Valencia (3 min walk), Main Theatre, Valencia (3 min walk).

How to get to Sant Joan de la Creu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sant Joan de la Creu:

Bus

Marqués de Dosaigües - Pau • Lines: 31, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
Teatre Principal • Lines: 31, 4, 6 (3 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: 3, 5, 7, 9 (7 min walk)
Xàtiva • Lines: 3, 5, 9 (9 min walk)

Train

North Station (11 min walk)
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla (24 min walk)

Tram

Pont de Fusta • Lines: 4 (18 min walk)
Sagunt • Lines: 4 (26 min walk)