Església de Sant Joan de la Creu | Valencia's Baroque Jewel Box

✨ A Golden Surprise Tucked away in Valencia's old town, this 17th-century church is a masterclass in Baroque maximalism: "Poor Clares" Paradox: Built for an ascetic order, yet dripping in 24k gold leaf Ceiling Hypnosis: 360° frescoes of angels playing Baroque instruments Hidden Detail: Check the pew ends for carved demon faces (to scare sleepy worshippers) 📸 Insta-Perfect Spots 1️⃣ Altar Selfie: Stand where sunlight hits the crystal chandeliers at 11AM 2️⃣ Organ Loft: Sneak up to see 18th-century sheet music graffiti 3️⃣ Confessional Alley: Row of pearl-inlaid confessionals glow in candlelight 🗝️ Pro Tips Free but...: Drop €1 in the box to illuminate the secret side chapel Combo Visit: Pair with La Lonja (3min walk) to see Gothic vs Baroque extremes Local Secret: Ask the caretaker about the mummified nun's slipper in the sacristy #ValenciaHiddenGems #BaroqueOverload