Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, Barcelona

Name: Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
Address: Placa Merce, 1, Barcelona, 08002, Spain
Telephone: +34 933 15 27 56

#146 among attractions in Barcelona

Church, Baroque architecture

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Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, Barcelona

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The Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy is a Baroque-style basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. It was built between 1765 and 1775, being the work of Catalan architect Josep Mas i Dordal. The dome of the church is crowned with a statue of Our Lady that is visible from the seaside promenade near the drassanes. This church was the second in Barcelona to receive the title of minor basilica, preceded only by the Barcelona Cathedral. The title was granted in 1918 by Pope Benedict XV, commemorating the seven hundredth anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin to St. Peter Nolasco, founder of the Order of Mercy. ()

Local name: Basílica de la Merced Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 41°22'47"N, 2°10'47"E

Address

Placa Merce, 1Ciutat Vella (El Barri Gòtic)Barcelona 08002 Spain

Contact

+34 933 15 27 56

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Day trips

Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy?

Nearby attractions include Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona (1 min walk), Hemp Museum Gallery, Barcelona (3 min walk), Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli, Barcelona (3 min walk), El Cap de Barcelona, Barcelona (5 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy:

Bus

Pl de la Mercè • Lines: 120 (1 min walk)
Moll de la Fusta • Lines: 120, 59, D20, H14, N0, N0 tornada, N6, V13 (2 min walk)

Metro

Drassanes • Lines: L3 (7 min walk)
Jaume I • Lines: L4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (11 min walk)
Barcelona (22 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Estació de França (12 min walk)
Paral·lel (16 min walk)

Tram

Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica • Lines: T4 (22 min walk)
Wellington • Lines: T4 (22 min walk)