El Micalet Valencia
My favourite place to enjoy sunset
Every city has a couple of iconic spots to enjoy the sunset, and Valencia is no exception. My favorite one is Torre del Micalet at Plaza de la Reina. It was built as a bell tower in the XV century and devoted to St.Michael. Initially it was a stand-alone building, but it became an integral part of the Cathedral over time.
Being 70 meters tall, it's one of the highest spots in the Old Town. It is a bit challenging to climb a spiral staircase with 207 steps, but when you become fully convinced that it was a bad idea, you are already at the top, enjoying the best view over the city. Valencia is so flat that this is hard to do elsewhere.
In addition to the beautiful panorama, you can listen to the 2 old bells. One rings every 15 min and another one every hour, like a time machine that takes you back through centuries. But there were actually 14 bells used to warn the city about approaching pirates and to call people to mass. And they are still there in the Bell room with 8 windows.
Each bell has a unique name and is used on different occasions. Caterina is the oldest bell, dating from 1305. It's the largest set of Gothic bells in Spain. I have read that the Bell room can be visited every morning under the supervision of the bell ringers, so if you are not a fan of romantic sunsets there is another option for those who prefer sunrises.
About this spot
El Micalet, Plaça de la Reina, Valencia, Spain
- Mon - Sun 10:00 - 18:15
Adult ticket:
€
2
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