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Hermitage of Virgen del Puerto (Madrid)

Bien de Interés Cultural landmarks in MadridBuildings and structures in Palacio neighborhood, MadridChristian hermitages in SpainSpanish Christian monastery stubs
Ermita de la Virgen del Puerto (9988754655)
Ermita de la Virgen del Puerto (9988754655)

The Hermitage of Virgen del Puerto (Spanish: Ermita de la Virgen del Puerto) is a hermitage located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1946.

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Hermitage of Virgen del Puerto (Madrid)
Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, Madrid

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Ermita de la Virgen del Puerto

Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto 4
28005 Madrid (Centro)
Community of Madrid, Spain
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