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Basílica de la Mercè

Barri Gòtic, Barcelona

Address
Plaça de la Mercè 1, 08002 Barcelona

Source: opendata-ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The baroque facade of the Basílica de la Mercè
Photo: Carquinyol / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A baroque basilica near the port, dedicated to the patron saint of Barcelona, Our Lady of Mercy. The city's main festival in September is named after her.

Time needed 20 minutes
Best time Morning
Rainy day
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What's on near Basílica de la Mercè

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Basílica de la Mercè, from the weekly Barcelona events calendar.

Festival Free

Cavalcada de Reis 2027

5 Jan 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Port Vell and the Moll de la Fusta, Ciutat Vella

Three Kings parade: the Kings arrive by sea at the Port Vell and the cavalcade crosses the city in the evening. The 2027 route and times are not announced yet.

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Festival

Fira de Santa Llúcia 2026

28 Nov to 23 Dec (dates to be confirmed) Avinguda de la Catedral, Ciutat Vella

Christmas market in front of the cathedral with stalls for Christmas trees, nativity figures and crafts. The organiser's site prints 28 November to 23 December without naming a year, so the 2026 dates are still to be confirmed.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Exhibition: Andy Warhol. Pop Icons Exhibition

    13 Nov 2026 to 4 Apr 2027 · Palau Martorell, el Barri Gòtic

    An exhibition at Palau Martorell.

    €9 to €16 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Exposició "Andy Warhol. Pop Icons

  • Festival de Jazz i Música Creativa de Ciutat Vella Festival

    On now, until 12 Dec · Harlem Jazz Club, musica

    A festival at Harlem Jazz Club, with free entry.

    Free · Map · Source: Agenda Cultural de Catalunya (Generalitat)

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Nearby

Papabubble Shopping · 1 min walk A small candy workshop in the Gothic Quarter where the sweets are made in front of customers. Harlem Jazz Club Nightlife · 2 min walk A small jazz club in the Gothic Quarter with live shows most nights. Los Caracoles Food · 3 min walk A long-running restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for its roast chicken and snails. Bodega La Palma Food · 4 min walk A traditional bodega in the Gothic Quarter serving tapas and wine from the barrel. Vila Viniteca Shopping · 4 min walk A wine merchant near the Born, with an extensive range of Spanish and international wines. La Manual Alpargatera Shopping · 5 min walk A shop making and selling handmade espadrilles near the cathedral.

Around Barri Gòtic

Roman streets and Gothic squares

The Barri Gòtic is the oldest core of Barcelona, a tangle of lanes between the Rambla and Via Laietana. The cathedral, the civic square and the Roman remains under Plaça del Rei all sit within a few minutes of each other.

Barri Gòtic has 30 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 6 shops, 5 bars, 5 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 restaurants, 4 cafes and 2 museums. Read the Barri Gòtic guide.

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Good to know

What is the address of Basílica de la Mercè?
Plaça de la Mercè 1, 08002 Barcelona.
How long do you need at Basílica de la Mercè?
Plan for 20 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Basílica de la Mercè?
Morning.

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