Royal Monastery of El Puig de Santa María

The Royal Monastery of El Puig de Santa María and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angels of El Puig, Patron Saint of the Kingdom of Valencia since 1237.
James I ordered the construction of this Royal Monastery, entrusted to the Orden de la Merced in El Puig de Santa María, 14 kilometres north of the city of Valencia.
An unknown treasure for many.
Natinal Monument, B.I.C., strategic enclave, crossroads of roads: Vía Augusta; Camino de San Vicente Mártir; Camino del Cid, Route of the Holy Grail and Residence of the Spanish Royal Family.
Its exterior architecture is striking, but inside there is much more to discover.

Religious
Cradle of Valencian religiosity and bastion of the Patron Saint of Valencia.

Architectural
The Royal Monastery and its church began to be built in 1239 by order of James I. It was extended in the 16th century and restored in the 20th century.

Pictorial
Frescoes by José Vergara from the 18th century in the Virgin’s niche.

Institutional
Official Residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain in Valencia.

Approximately 1 hour guided tour.