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Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados
17th century
The Baroque basilica of Valencia’s patron, la Geperudeta, on the Plaza de la Virgen.
Photo Credit
In the area: The Hemisfèric, the Palau de les Arts and the Science Museum around the long pool of the City of Arts and Sciences at dusk. Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsPhotos of Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados coming soonSee photos on Google Maps
About Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados
The Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados, built in the 17th century in Baroque style, is the home of Valencia’s patron, affectionately called la Geperudeta, “the little hunchback”. Inside are a fresco by Antonio Palomino and the venerated 15th-century image of the Virgin. Open every day, 7am–2pm and 4.30pm–9pm.
Our take
- Valencia’s patron
- Palomino fresco
- Open daily
- Address
- Plaza de la Virgen, 46001 Valencia
Ciutat Vella, Valencia - Phone
- +34 963 91 92 14
- Website
- basilicadesamparados.org
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados before you go.
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