El Micalet (cathedral bell tower)
Guide
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≈ A$5ViewpointAllow 30–45 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The cathedral's octagonal Gothic bell tower, climbed by a tight spiral of about 200 steps to a terrace with views over the old town's domes to the sea.
A brief history
It was finished around 1429; its biggest bell, the Micalet, gave the whole tower its name.
Tips
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Cost
- About €3 (check)
- Allow
- 30–45 min
- Hours
- Usually daily about 10:00–19:00, shorter on Sundays (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Ciutat Vella (the old town) and the Turia: The old town of towers, markets and El Carmen's bars, wrapped by the Turia gardens. Central and walkable, with most hostels.
- Access
- Not step-free (stairs)
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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