Ermita de Sant Roc
A small chapel on a rise beside the Patio de los Silos, with an early shrine that may date back to the 16th century. In 1604 Saint Juan de Ribera donated the image of the Virgen de la Cabeza, patron of Burjassot, prompting the temple's reform to place her as titular figure, flanked by images of Christ and of Saint Roch, patron of the town. Its painted decoration dates from the 18th century.
The Ermita de Sant Roc crowns the same rise as the Patio de los Silos in Burjassot, a short metro ride from Valencia. The first shrine here may date back to the 16th century, which would place it among the oldest buildings in the municipality. It is a small chapel with a long local memory, kept alive by the people who live around it.
Ermita de Sant Roc and the Virgen de la Cabeza
The turning point came in 1604, when Saint Juan de Ribera donated the image of the Virgen de la Cabeza, patron of Burjassot. The temple was renovated to honour her as the principal devotional figure, flanked by images of Christ and of Saint Roch, patron of the town. That arrangement remains a central part of the chapel's devotional interior.
Painted decoration from the 18th century
Inside, the painted decoration dates from the 18th century and lends the small room a warm, popular air. Look up slowly and take in the colours before anything else, since the visit itself is short. The Virgen de la Cabeza is flanked by images of Christ and Saint Roch, while the chapel also preserves painted decoration from the 18th century.
Pairing it with the Silos and the old town
The chapel and its surroundings can be visited together during a relaxed morning in Burjassot. The old grain stores dug into the same hill sit steps away, and Burjassot's old town offers another part of the walk. A simple plan covers all three without rushing:
- Climb to the chapel and the Silos first, while the light is soft.
- Wander the old town lanes on the way back down.
- Finish with a coffee in the centre before taking the metro back.
Readers interested in other chapels can consult the Ermita de Sant Josep guide and browse the places index when planning another visit.
Before you go
Entry is free and the visit takes little time, which suits a calm morning out of the city. Confirm before going whether the chapel is open, since it does not always open outside celebrations. Take time to look at the devotional images rather than treating the chapel as a quick photo stop. Combine the painted interior with the Patio de los Silos to see two different parts of Burjassot's local heritage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Ermita de Sant Roc?
On the hill beside the Patio de los Silos in Burjassot, next to Valencia. Take the metro and walk up into the old town; the chapel shares the rise with the old grain stores.
Which image is venerated in the chapel?
The Virgen de la Cabeza, patron of Burjassot, donated in 1604 by Saint Juan de Ribera. She stands between images of Christ and Saint Roch, patron of the town.
Is entry free?
Yes, entry is free. Confirm before going whether it is open, since it does not always open outside celebrations.
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