What to see in Gilet
Gilet, about 24 km from València, is a village of about 4,000 residents at the edge of the Calderona, in the Palancia basin. The centre links church, convent and tower in a short walk.
The Franciscan Sancti Spiritu monastery, founded by María de Luna, keeps a college, a museum and Segrelles works. San Antonio church was begun in 1533 with a Renaissance interior. The 1580 Gilet tower, 25 metres tall, guarded the entrance to the Morvedre valley. On the hill of the same name, the San Miguel hermitage gives the best views of the district.
The centre with church, tower and streets is walked on foot in one morning. The Sancti Spiritu monastery, outside the village, requires arranging the visit as an active convent. The San Miguel hermitage, on the hill, gives the best views of the district and the Palancia.
Local tip
The monastery is an active convent: arrange the visit in advance. The village is walked on foot in one morning.
What to see in Gilet
- Iglesia de San Antonio Abad (Gilet)Church~50 m from the Town Hall
Parish church begun in 1533, with a Renaissance interior, side chapels and tower.
- Monasterio de Sancti SpirituMonument~2.7 km from the Town Hall
Franciscan monastery founded by María de Luna, with college, museum and Segrelles works.
- Torre de GiletMonument~100 m from the Town Hall
1580 watchtower, 25 metres tall, guarding the entrance to the Morvedre valley.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gilet?
At the edge of the Calderona, about 24 km from València.
What to see in Gilet?
Sancti Spiritu, the 1533 church and the 1580 tower.
Can you visit the monastery?
It is an active convent; arrange the visit in advance.
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