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Valencia is a city famous for its buildings. Apart from the Silk Exchange and the Central Market, Cathedral in Valencia is a beautiful building worth visiting. Tourists make it a point to visit this Cathedral which is located in the Plaza de la Reina.The Cathedral was built in the 13th century. One can see different types of architectural styles embedded in the building. It was built on the site of a mosque or a Roman temple. The Cathedral has the Holy Grail as well.
The Cathedral Tower of Valencia in itself is a tourist attraction. The name of the tower is Miquelet or Miguelete and built octagonal in shape. The Spanish name of the tower is El Micalet. The bell tower is the famous land mark in Valencia as it is the highest religious structure. You can get the miniatures of the tower all over Valencia. You can get postcards with the picture of the Cathedral Tower.
The construction of the bell tower started in 1381. It was under construction for quite some time. It was completed in 1418. The Cathedral Tower has 207 steps. You can climb them to reach the top and once you go to the top of the tower you can have a breath taking view of Valencia.
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