Iglesia de Santo Tomas y San Felipe Neri (Church of St. Thomas and St. Philip Neri), Valencia
An outstanding example of Baroque architecture in Valencia, the Church of Saint Thomas and Saint Philip Neri was built in the 1720s and 1730s under the direction of Valencian architect and mathematician Tom谩s Vicente Tosca. Known for his classical approach and detailed urban planning, he looked to Roman Baroque designs for inspiration鈥攅specially Rome鈥檚 Church of Il Ges霉.
The fa莽ade stands out with its red brick structure highlighted by stone details. It鈥檚 divided into two main sections: the lower portion, wider and more grounded, features an entablature and a lowered arch above the entrance; the upper portion, slimmer and aligned with the central nave, is topped by a triangular pediment and framed by large volutes. Classical touches鈥攕uch as pilasters, corbels, statues, and even an 18th-century sundial鈥攃omplete the composition.
Inside, the layout follows a Latin cross design. The short nave is covered by a barrel vault with lunettes, and the side chapels are topped with small domes. A broad transept gives way to a large central dome, adding height and light to the space. You鈥檒l also find a notable collection of artworks.
The church originally formed part of a larger religious complex founded by the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. After secularization, the rest of the complex was demolished, leaving only the sacred space standing. In 1982, it was officially recognized as a National Historic and Artistic Monument鈥攁 designation that reflects its role in Valencia鈥檚 cultural heritage.
The fa莽ade stands out with its red brick structure highlighted by stone details. It鈥檚 divided into two main sections: the lower portion, wider and more grounded, features an entablature and a lowered arch above the entrance; the upper portion, slimmer and aligned with the central nave, is topped by a triangular pediment and framed by large volutes. Classical touches鈥攕uch as pilasters, corbels, statues, and even an 18th-century sundial鈥攃omplete the composition.
Inside, the layout follows a Latin cross design. The short nave is covered by a barrel vault with lunettes, and the side chapels are topped with small domes. A broad transept gives way to a large central dome, adding height and light to the space. You鈥檒l also find a notable collection of artworks.
The church originally formed part of a larger religious complex founded by the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. After secularization, the rest of the complex was demolished, leaving only the sacred space standing. In 1982, it was officially recognized as a National Historic and Artistic Monument鈥攁 designation that reflects its role in Valencia鈥檚 cultural heritage.
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Iglesia de Santo Tomas y San Felipe Neri (Church of St. Thomas and St. Philip Neri) on Map
Sight Name: Iglesia de Santo Tomas y San Felipe Neri (Church of St. Thomas and St. Philip Neri)
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Religious
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