Provincia Valentiae cum confinijs

Original antique map of the Capuchin province of Valencia and its neighbouring regions, produced by Giovanni da Moncalieri in 1649. This map was published in Turin by Giovanni da Moncalieri, a Capuchin friar in the service of the House of Savoy.

The cartographic representation covers the province of Valencia and the bordering areas, including references to Cuenca, Murcia, Alicante and Castellón de la Plana. The title appears in Latin: “Provincia Valentiae cum confinijs”. The map shows the territorial configuration of the Valencian region in the 17th century, with indications of cities, towns and territorial divisions.

The document presents the Capuchin province of Valencia, indicating the places where the Capuchins were present: convents, churches and seminaries. This information reflects the network of religious establishments of the order in Valencian territory during the Baroque period.

Giovanni da Moncalieri carried out several cartographic works during his service as a religious figure linked to the Savoyard court.