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Real Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Religious site4.8 · 5 3054.5 · 1 225≈ 32 minFree entry
Valencia's most cherished spiritual sanctuary, located on Plaza de la Virgen and dedicated to the city's patron saint, Our Lady of the Forsaken. Erected between 1652 and 1667, this early baroque temple connects directly to the Valencia Cathedral via an arched walkway. Its oval interior is renowned for the magnificent dome fresco painted in 1701 by Antonio Palomino, alongside the venerated gothic image of the Virgin Mary.
Highlights
- Spectacular dome frescoes painted in 1701 by Antonio Palomino
- Venerated statue of Valencia's patron saint Mary
- Distinctive oval baroque interior on Plaza de la Virgen
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 07:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 21:00 |
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