Basilica of La Merced by Gratis in Barcelona
BASILICA OF LA MERCED

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy and San Miguel Arcangel, known simply as Basilica de la Mercè is the Plaza de la Merced, in the Ciutat Vella District. The first church dates from 1249 and the present temple is from 1765 by the architect Josep Mas i Dordal. It is dedicated to the Virgen de la Merced as patroness of the diocese of Barcelona and is one of the most representative churches of the city.

Basilica of La Merced by Gratis in Barcelona

In the square where the basilica is located you will notice a large building. It is the former convent of La Merced. In the XIX Century it happened to be a school and now it works like the general captaincy.

One of the outer elements that attracts the attention and the image of our lady of the Favor. Due to the consequences of the Spanish civil war the image of the virgin was destroyed and was replaced years later by the one that we can observe at the present time.

Legend has it that in 1637 this virgin freed the city from a plague of locusts and in gratitude the Council of the City appointed Patron of Barcelona. In 1696 Pope Innocent XII extended its cult to the whole church and in 1888, during the Universal Exhibition it was crowned canonically.

Gratis in Barcelona Every September 24 the city honors the Virgin, for several days the "Merced party" take to the streets: parades, shows, concerts and tradition.

FREE ENTRANCE

Everyday

LOCATION

Merçe 1, Barcelona (view map)

METRO

Line 3 (Drassanes)

TICKETS / TOURS

Not for free but still great: CITY TOUR

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