{"id":4364,"date":"2016-01-13T10:22:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T10:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitatavernes.es\/saint-peter-church\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:54:31","slug":"saint-peter-church","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/saint-peter-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint Peter Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4364\" class=\"elementor elementor-4364 elementor-280\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-776b7ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"776b7ca\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-title-en\">\r\n  <main class=\"container\">\r\n    <section class=\"hero\">\r\n      <div class=\"hero-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"card hero-copy\">\r\n          <span class=\"eyebrow\">Religious heritage \u00b7 Historic centre \u00b7 Tavernes<\/span>\r\n          <h1 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-title-en\">Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/h1>\r\n          <div class=\"lead-block\">\r\n            <p><strong>Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna<\/strong> is one of the main landmarks in the historic centre of the city. Located in the Church Square, it connects the urban history of Tavernes with its religious, artistic and community life.<\/p>\r\n            <p>The first stone of the current church was laid on <strong>20 September 1744<\/strong> and its main architecture was completed around <strong>1750<\/strong>, although its decoration and several parts of the complex were completed in later stages.<\/p>\r\n            <p>Inside, the church stands out for its spaciousness, perimeter light, large dome, presbytery, side chapels, Communion Chapel, bell tower and its own museum, which preserves pieces linked to parish memory.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"button-row\">\r\n            <a class=\"button secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/tavernesdelavalldigna.com\/turisme\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tavernes365_d_360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open 360\u00ba visit<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <figure class=\"hero-image lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of Saint Peter Church\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Panorama-St-Pere-100x150-2.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n          <span>Saint Peter Church<\/span>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-history-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-history-en\">An 18th-century church for a growing city<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">Saint Peter Church is not only a religious building: it also helps explain the growth of Tavernes de la Valldigna, the consolidation of the city centre and the arrival of people from former local areas such as R\u00e0fol, Ombria and Alcudiola.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Origin<\/span>\r\n            <h3>1744: first stone<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The church was built because the previous building could no longer accommodate a growing population. The first stone was laid on 20 September 1744 and the main architecture was completed around 1750.<\/p>\r\n            <p>Its location, on the sunny side and at the foot of the mountain of les Creus, strengthened Tavernes as a central place for local life.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Rococo<\/span>\r\n            <h3>A wide, open interior<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The church belongs to the Rococo period. Instead of a more compartmentalised solution, the building gains height, removes interior columns and creates a wider, clearer and brighter space.<\/p>\r\n            <p>The interior vaults are organised through circular bodies that draw the eye upwards towards the dome, one of the most recognisable elements of the church.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Art<\/span>\r\n            <h3>Mural painting and decoration<\/h3>\r\n            <p>In 1758, the painter <strong>Vicent Peris<\/strong> created the glory of the presbytery and the apostles of the dome, one of the most important religious mural decorations in the church.<\/p>\r\n            <p>The artistic reading continues through the side chapels, devotional pieces and elements that show how the building evolved beyond its initial construction phase.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-architecture-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-architecture-en\">Architecture, bell tower and Communion Chapel<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">Saint Peter Church brings together several layers of history: the large central space of the 18th century, a strongly defined bell tower, the Communion Chapel built in 1828 and later reforms to the main and side fa\u00e7ades.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Dome<\/span>\r\n            <h3>25 metres of interior height<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The most slender part of the building is the large dome, with an interior height of about <strong>25 metres<\/strong> and an approximate surface area of <strong>260 square metres<\/strong>. Its scale creates a sense of spaciousness that is unusual in an urban heritage visit.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Bell tower<\/span>\r\n            <h3>A structure with its own presence<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The bell tower is one of the most solid and oldest parts of the complex. Its architectural reading suggests an independent body, reinforced by the rectangular windows visible on all four sides.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">1828<\/span>\r\n            <h3>Communion Chapel<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The Communion Chapel is an essential part of the church. It was built in <strong>1828<\/strong> and follows an academicist or neoclassical language, adding a later stage to the artistic story of Saint Peter.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-interior-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"highlight-grid\">\r\n        <figure class=\"image-frame lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of the altar and dome of Saint Peter Church\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSC06084-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dome and altar of Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n          <span>Dome and altar<\/span>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n        <article class=\"section-box text-box\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">Interior<\/span>\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-interior-en\">The presbytery, the dome and the parish museum<\/h2>\r\n          <p>The presbytery concentrates much of the liturgical and artistic reading of the church. Above it, Vicent Peris\u2019 mural decoration and the presence of the dome turn the central area into one of the most important points of the visit.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The side chapels also deserve attention, as does the way light accompanies the nave. The visit makes more sense if the whole space is first observed from the entrance and then explored calmly along the sides.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The church also has its own <strong>museum<\/strong>, with old pieces, incunabula, ceramics, paintings, religious vestments and other objects that help explain the living memory of the parish.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-artists-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-artists-en\">Fa\u00e7ades, reforms and artistic contributions<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">The main fa\u00e7ade and the side fa\u00e7ade are also part of the heritage value of Saint Peter Church. Its current image is the result of reforms, rearrangements and artistic contributions that have enriched the complex.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"feature-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Fa\u00e7ade<\/span>\r\n            <h3>The church in the square<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The main fa\u00e7ade gives character to the Church Square and makes Saint Peter Church a visual landmark in the historic centre. It is a key stop for understanding the relationship between church, square and city life.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Sculpture<\/span>\r\n            <h3>Jos\u00e9 Esteve Edo<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The reforms and rearrangements of the fa\u00e7ades incorporated works by prestigious artists, including the sculptor <strong>Jos\u00e9 Esteve Edo<\/strong>, who added an artistic dimension to the exterior of the church.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"feature-card\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Ceramics<\/span>\r\n            <h3>Carme Mach\u00ed<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The ceramist <strong>Carme Mach\u00ed<\/strong> is also part of this contemporary reading of the building, with interventions that connect tradition, artistic craft and heritage renewal.<\/p>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-gallery-en\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-gallery-title-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-gallery-title-en\">Images to look at Saint Peter Church in detail<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">Exterior, chapels, altar and dome help explain why Saint Peter Church is one of the main stops in the urban heritage of Tavernes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"gallery-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"gallery-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge exterior image of Saint Peter Church\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ghffgf-1200x700_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Exterior of Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"gallery-body\">\r\n              <span class=\"tag\">Exterior<\/span>\r\n              <h3>The square and the fa\u00e7ade<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The church is part of the Church Square and marks one of the most recognisable scenes in the historic centre.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"gallery-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"gallery-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of a side chapel in Saint Peter Church\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capella-de-la-zona-est.-1200x700_c.jpg\" alt=\"East-side chapel of Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"gallery-body\">\r\n              <span class=\"tag\">Chapels<\/span>\r\n              <h3>The east side<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The side chapels reveal the devotional and artistic dimension of the church beyond the main nave.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"gallery-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"gallery-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of the altar of Saint Peter Church\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSC06075-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Altar of Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"gallery-body\">\r\n              <span class=\"tag\">Altar<\/span>\r\n              <h3>The presbytery<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The altar and presbytery concentrate part of the liturgical, artistic and symbolic reading of the church.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"gallery-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"gallery-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of the dome and altar of Saint Peter Church\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DSC06084-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dome and altar of Saint Peter Church in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"gallery-body\">\r\n              <span class=\"tag\">Dome<\/span>\r\n              <h3>Height and light<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The dome reinforces the feeling of spaciousness and turns the interior into one of the most singular spaces on the route.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-visit-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"visit-box section-box\">\r\n        <article class=\"text-box\">\r\n          <span class=\"tag\">Visits<\/span>\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-visit-en\">Visits inside Saint Peter Church<\/h2>\r\n          <p>A visit inside makes it easier to understand the living history of Saint Peter Church: the nave, the presbytery, the dome, the side chapels, the Communion Chapel and the parish museum provide a more complete reading than the exterior alone.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Visits take place on <strong>Thursday mornings, from 10:00 to 12:00<\/strong>. For other days or times, an appointment must be arranged in advance.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The contact person indicated for arranging the visit is <strong>Don Miguel Andrada<\/strong>, who shares the history of the building with detail and dedication.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"button-row\">\r\n            <a class=\"button secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/tavernesdelavalldigna.com\/turisme\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tavernes365_d_360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open 360\u00ba visit<\/a>\r\n            <a class=\"button\" href=\"tel:+34620268526\">Call 620 26 85 26<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <div class=\"visit-note\">\r\n          <strong>Practical note<\/strong>\r\n          <span>The schedule and contact details may change over time. Before organising a group visit, it is advisable to confirm availability.<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"vt-saint-peter-church-more-en\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n          <h2 id=\"vt-saint-peter-church-more-en\">Keep exploring Tavernes<\/h2>\r\n          <p class=\"intro\">Complete your visit with the main pages that help organise your route through the city: things to do, travel planner, emblematic buildings and the history of Tavernes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"mini-grid\">\r\n          <article class=\"mini-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"mini-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of things to do in Tavernes\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-008.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" 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   <p>Organise heritage, beaches, nature, festivals and gastronomy in a route adapted to your visit.<\/p>\r\n              <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/travel-planner-for-tavernes-de-la-valldigna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan your visit<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"mini-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"mini-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image of emblematic buildings in Tavernes\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ajuntament.jpeg\" alt=\"Emblematic buildings in Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"mini-body\">\r\n              <h3>Emblematic buildings<\/h3>\r\n              <p>The main guide to churches, cultural spaces, defensive heritage and places with memory.<\/p>\r\n              <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/emblematic-buildings-in-tavernes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the route<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"mini-card\">\r\n            <figure class=\"mini-thumb lightboxable\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Enlarge panoramic image of Tavernes de la Valldigna\">\r\n              <img src=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PANORAMICA-TAVERNES-1-1200x700_c.jpeg\" alt=\"History of Tavernes de la Valldigna\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n            <div class=\"mini-body\">\r\n              <h3>History of Tavernes<\/h3>\r\n              <p>Discover how Tavernes de la Valldigna has taken shape over time.<\/p>\r\n              <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitatavernes.es\/en\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See history<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          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