Basilica of the Holy Virgin, protector of the disadvantaged - is one of the buildings on the square of the Virgin, which is the heart of Valencia on a daily basis and attracts a huge number of people. Basilica of the Holy Virgin, protector of the disadvantaged, was built between 1652 and 1667 years. This church, which has an oval shape in the plan, is one of the most important Catholic churches in Valencia. Basil got its name in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is considered the patroness of the city and is honored every resident of Valencia.

In the main hall of the church, which has a circular shape, right behind the altar of the basilica houses the main relic - a sculpture of the Virgin Mary, well-preserved since ancient times. The beautiful statue, made in the Gothic style, with a thin, long hair framed the face, adorned with beautiful jewels. There is evidence that previously existed a tradition - if you buried the poor who do not have relatives, then followed his coffin from the church endured is this statue, so the Holy Virgin accompanied destitute last journey.

In the early 20th century, it was decided to reconstruct the building and expansion of the basilica. It was held a design competition, which won the architect Vicente Traver, according to the church building which was to be the highest among the urban dome buildings. But the Spanish civil war prevented the implementation of the project. Recently, the issue of expanding the building began to rise again, the authorities and representatives of the church.