Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
| Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy | |
|---|---|
| Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy and Saint Michael the Archangel | |
| La Mercè | |
Basílica de la Mare de Déu de la Mercè | |
Saint Michael the Archangel | |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Barcelona |
The Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (Catalan: Basílica de la Mercè, Spanish: Basílica de la Merced) is a Baroque-style basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. Our Lady of Mercy has been the patron saint of the city of Barcelona since 1687.[1]
History
The first church was constructed in 1249. The present structure was built between 1765 and 1775, to a design by Catalan architect Josep Mas i Dordal.St. Peter Nolasco, founder of the Order of Mercy.