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Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
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Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
The Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy is a Baroque-style basilica. It was built between 1765 and 1775. The dome of the church is crowned with the iconic statue of Our Lady that is visible from the seaside promenade near the drassanes.
This church was the second in Barcelona to receive the title of minor basilica, preceded only by the Barcelona Cathedral. The title was granted in 1918 by Pope Benedict XV, commemorating the seven hundredth anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin to St. Peter Nolasco, founder of the Order of Mercy ( read more )
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy address ( Show map )
Carrer de la Mercè, 1. Barcelona.Catalonia. Spain.
How to get to Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy ?
Subway: Drassanes - L3, Barceloneta - L4
How to contact ?
+34 933 15 27 56
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