Ermita de la Misericòrdia
17th-century hermitage with a ceramic altarpiece, at the edge of town. Open on feast days. Short walk.
The Misericòrdia hermitage stands at the edge of Meliana, in l'Horta Nord about 7 km from València. It is a 17th-century hermitage with a ceramic altarpiece, opened on the September feast days.
History
The 17th-century hermitage holds the devotion to the Virgen de la Misericordia, patroness of the main festivities of 11-14 September. Its ceramic altarpiece marks it as a stop on the village hermitage walk.
What to see
The exterior and the ceramic altarpiece, when open. Continue to the 17th-century Santos Juanes church and the Palauet Nolla, of the Nolla mosaic.
Tips for your visit
- Walk from the centre: it is a short stroll.
- If closed, it is well seen from outside.
- In September it opens for the main festivities.
Frequently asked questions
Which altarpiece does the hermitage have?
A ceramic altarpiece of the Virgen de la Misericordia.
When does it open?
For the main festivities, 11-14 September.
How do you get there?
On foot from the centre of Meliana.
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