El Valle

Church of the Virgin of El Valle

El Valle, birth town of Santiago Mariño and where the patron of the Island, the Virgin of El Valle appeared, is close from Porlamar. It is an obligated spot to visit, especially for catholic and devotes of the Virgin of El Valle.

The Virgin of El Valle Church

Tower if the church

Church facade

The church of “Nuestra Señora de la Virgen del Valle”, is a building with two main towers. On the inside, it is very well illuminated. The figure of the virgin is in the “altar”, venerated by all the locals and all the fishers from the country, because she is their patron. The windows are simple and bright.

The “Altar” of the Church

Image of the Virgin

Vitral
Window showing a procession

Vitral
The figure of the Virgin

Santiago Mariño Museum

Statue of Santiago Mariño

Museum entrance

The Santiago Mariño Museum is located in front of the church. We shouldn’t forget that this is the town were Santiago Mariño, one of the independence heroes, was born. The museum is simple, but interesting. The construction is a typical colonial house with an internal garden. In the rooms, there are many paintings and furniture from the independence years.

Internal Garden of the museum