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Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken

Ciutat Vella, Spain · built 1700

The Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken (Real Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, Valencian: Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats) is located in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the sanctuary of the Lady of the Forsaken, Patron Saint of Valencia and of the entire Old Kingdom of Valencia, current Valencian Community. It holds the dignity of a basilica thanks to the papal brief signed by SS. Pius XII on April 21, 1948.

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