Basílica de la Virgen del Prado

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Prado is a Roman Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Toledo in Talavera de la Reina, Castile–La Mancha, holding the papal title of Basilica minor. Built across the 16th and 17th centuries in the Spanish Renaissance style, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and stands as the city's primary Marian shrine. Together with the adjacent Prado garden, the complex is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural — Spain's national heritage designation. The basilica draws regional pilgrims and serves as a spiritual anchor for the wider Castilian community. The surrounding garden offers a calm counterpoint to the urban fabric, worth exploring after visiting the church interior.