Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados Valencia


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Built by the Romans in 137 BC, Valencia is one of the largest cities in Spain. The historical city has a population of around 1,807, 396. The warm dry summers and mild winters is appropriate for to attract tourists to study the mesmerizing architectural wonders of the ancient city. This city has been ruled by numerous people belonging to different dynasties which has resulted in the city laden with a huge collection art and architecture, the evidence of which is dotted through out the city. One of the popular destinations in Valencia is the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia.s

About the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia

The statue of the Virgen de los Desamparados is located at the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia. The basilica is dedicated to the Geperudeta or the Little Hunchback. The virgin is renowned for her work towards the betterment and protection of the underprivileged. The statue of the virgin in the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados in Valencia, Spain is Gothic. The face is Byzantine with long hair. Jewels given by the followers adorn her thereby enhancing her beauty.

Diego Martínez Ponce de Urruana built the Valencia Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Spain between 1652 and 1667. One of the major attractions of the whole structure is the grand archway that connects the basilica with the Cathedral. The magnificent basilica, with its reputation and architecture, has the ability to draw more followers, both tourist and locals as the adjoining cathedral.

Timings of the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia is
7:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Address of the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia is
Plaza de la Virgen, s/n
Valencia, v 46003 Spain

Other than the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencia popular spots for sightseeing in Valencia include the Valencia Cathedral, the Miguelete, Valencia, the Chapel of the Holy Grail, Valencia, the Asociacion Islamica de Espana en Valencia, the San Esteban Church (Iglesia de San Esteban), Valencia, the San Agustin Church (Iglesia de San Agustin), Valencia, the San Luis Beltran Church (Iglesia de San Luis Beltran), Valencia.

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