It is located at Calle de la Presó de San Vicente number 2. It is a rectangular enclosure divided into two sections by a segmental arch. The first section is covered with a lowered vault with two lunettes and the second with a clear sky. According to the Marquis de Cruïlles, the dimensions of the enclosure are as follows: 7 meters, 30 centimeters. long by 4 meters, 60 centimeters wide, and a height of 3 meters and 80 centimeters In the front wall there is an altar table and on the right a stone column with Romanesque capital. This column refers to the following inscription written on an adjoining tombstone: tied to the column that/ venerates in this place, according to / tradition, was flogged,/ by order of Dacian, our / Patron Saint Vincent the Martyr/ Most Excellent Town Hall. MCMLIII.

In the center of this chapel there is a well whose spout, octagonal in shape, has an inner diameter of 40 centimeters. On the right entering there are tiles written as follows: “In the year 1810, on the 17th day of July, just celebrated mass, the vault of this hermitage fell and was renewed in that year on account of the very illustrious city.”

In 1851, according to Cruïlles, the façade was rebuilt and this chapel was restored for worship, being blessed again in 1852. The decoration of the door is of Tuscan order and above the entablamento appears the coat of arms of Valencia.

The chapel, which is currently being restored by Valencia City Council as a building belonging to the Municipality, is encompassed in a modern neighbourhood building.

First, in 1685, this place was rented, giving in it public veneration of the column in which according to tradition San Vicente Mártir was flogged. The following year, in 1686, the city acquired this chapel from Doña Ana de Boil y de Mercader. In 1744 it became an oratory or chapel, as it is preserved. On January 22, 1777, the well was discovered.

Regarding the column that gave rise to this sanctuary, Sanchis Sivera believes there is no historical basis that ensures Saint Vincent was flogged on it.


Dades bàsiques

Horari:

The Chapel-Prison of San Vicente Mártir will remain CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC for works, until further notice.

Direcció:

Calle de la Presó de Sant Vicent, 2
46003 Valencia