Basilica of St. Paschal Baylon

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Basilica of St. Paschal Baylon, Catholic pilgrimage church in Vila-real, Spain.

The Basilica of St. Paschal Baylon displays a baroque architectural style and features two 50-meter bell towers that dominate the local skyline point.

The chapel was established on October 14, 1571, to commemorate Vila-real's victory in the Battle of Lepanto against the Ottoman Empire.

The sanctuary includes the Royal Chapel containing a silver tomb of St. Paschal Baylon, positioned within a 15-meter altarpiece near his death cell.

The sanctuary museum exhibits religious artworks in the Pouet del Sant room, with guided visits available through advance telephone reservations.

The basilica houses the largest musical instrument globally, consisting of 84 bells that create automated melodies during religious ceremonies.

Location: Vila-real

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

GPS coordinates: 39.93970,-0.09768

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:28

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