Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

In Plaza de la Virgen, the Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados showcases striking Baroque architecture. Constructed between 1652 and 1667, it features an impressive elliptical dome decorated with frescoes by Antonio Palomino. This church is home to the revered statue of the Virgin of the Forsaken, Valencia's patron saint. The basilica plays a significant role in the city's cultural life, particularly highlighted during the Fallas festival in March, when visitors gather to celebrate with grandeur and tradition.