Valls' 18th-Century Church: More Than Worship

The Església de Sant Antoni in Valls, Spain, is a Baroque church listed in the Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. Built in the 18th century, it was more than just a place of worship. The church was part of the region where the Order of Saint Anthony Abbey, with a hospital and church, was located. The current church of Saint Anthony Abbey was built in the 18th century, although the exact consecration date is unclear, with some sources citing 1726 and others 1753. The church was expanded in 1768 with a bell tower and façade. In 2026, celebrations for the 300th anniversary of the first temple were held, which included visits to the belfry, choral concerts, and a cycle of talks about the antonians and the festivities of Saint Anthony in Valls.

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