The ArchbishopL' Palace of Valencia is a historicist style building from the beginning of the 10th century, built between 1941 and 1946, and designed by the architect Vicente Traver that serves as the residential headquarters for the archbishops of the city. Previously, there was There was another ArchbishopL' Palace on the same site but unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Currently some arches, a pillar and a capital from the medieval period have been preserved. inside the structure. Furthermore, it is declared an Asset of Local Relevance and was the place chosen by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI to stay during their stay in the city.
The building is Composed of brick exteriors on stone plinths and balconies, the most outstanding part is the central one that houses the facade formed by a large semicircular arch with the archiepiscopal coat of arms and a founding inscription topped by a triangular pediment. On one side of the building we can see its beautiful rectangular tower with semicircular arch windows on all four sides. In the rich interiors of the palace there are numerous rooms and archiepiscopal offices such as the Waiting Room, the Audience Hall, the Throne Room and various chapels and oratories.< /span>
It is not accessible.
Other nearby points of interest are the Church of San Juan del Hospital, the Almirante Baths and the Miguelete.