Ermita de la Virgen del Val, Neo-Mudéjar hermitage church in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
The Ermita de la Virgen del Val is a Neo-Mudéjar hermitage in Alcalá de Henares featuring a simple entrance protected by a portico that displays Pedro Tenorio's coat of arms. The building includes a belfry housing two bells and an interior altar inspired by the Paraninfo of the University of Alcalá de Henares.
This hermitage was built in 1889 to replace a medieval structure that had stood on the site since the 14th century. The architect José de Azpiroz designed the building after revisions were made to the original neogothic plans.
This hermitage serves as a gathering place for the Cofradía Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Val religious brotherhood. It remains an active center where local believers come together for communal worship and devotion.
The hermitage is located at Avenida Virgen del Val 69 and opens daily from 09:00 to 20:00 for both worship and visits. Check ahead about service times, as regular ceremonies may affect visitor access during certain hours.
The interior altar houses a reproduction of a Virgin and Child statue that mirrors the artistic heritage of the university setting. This copy preserves the spiritual connection to the city's academic artistic traditions.
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