Plaça del Temple

The Plaça del Temple in Valencia is home to the historic ensemble of the church and palace of the Order of Montesa, whose name goes back to the former Templar monastery. The neoclassical palace, built between 1761 and 1770 after a devastating earthquake, presents a sober facade marked by triangular pediments above the ground-floor windows. The inner courtyard, too, impresses with its sturdy architecture of arcades and balconies. The adjoining three-aisled church dominates the square with its striking facade, two towers, and a large pediment. Inside, you can admire valuable paintings by Filippo Fontana. Today, the building serves as the local seat of the Spanish government.