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Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain

Spain Historic Sites

About Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

Basi­lica de la Virgen de los Desamparados (Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken) is a 17th century church built in a Baroque style and dedicated to the patron saint of Valencia.

Begun in 1652 and completed in 1667, Basi­lica de la Virgen de los Desamparados is considered to be the most important religious building in Valencia built that century.

Spain Historic Sites

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Key Details
Name
Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
Alternative Name
Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken
Location
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Categories
Early Modern, Spain
Useful Links
Website
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Email
info@basilicadesamparados.org

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