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Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken

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Mare de Déu dels Desemparats P1130833
Mare de Déu dels Desemparats P1130833

The Royal Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken (Spanish: Real Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados) 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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Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken
Plaça de la Mare de Déu, Valencia Ciutat Vella

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Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats

Plaça de la Mare de Déu
46003 Valencia, Ciutat Vella
Valencian Community, Spain
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