Tribunal de las Aguas

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Experience a tradition that has been practiced since Spain’s Islamic era. Come and experience a living part of our Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Start date

09/01/2025

Ending date

18/12/2025

Every Thursday at midday, València hosts a ritual with roots stretching back thousands of years. The setting is the magnificent Gothic Apostles’ Gate of the Cathedral, where the Tribunal de las Aguas de la Vega de Valencia, the Water Tribunal of the Plain of València, convenes. This legal institution has resolved water-related disputes orally for centuries, tracing its origins to the Islamic era.

Representatives from the main irrigation channels that supply water to the agricultural lands surrounding the city gather at the cathedral, dressed in traditional black blouses. The proceedings begin with a formal call in Valencian, inviting the irrigation users to present any issues regarding water management.

For the complete experience, we recommend arriving at the cathedral before noon to see the whole event unfold. Do you want to see this UNESCO-protected tradition firsthand?

*We recommend checking the official event information in advance.

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