Casa de la Misericordia (Ávila)

Historic Building in Ávila

Avila Casa De La Misericordia — CC BY-SA 2.0 / Zarateman

The Casa de la Misericordia is a building in Ávila. It is built in the Walls of Ávila. The Casa de la Misericordia or House of Mercy, has a sculptures above its door showing St Martin tearing his cape in half to give it to a poor man. It was originally a charitable house where food was given to the poor.

Visiting Casa de la Misericordia (Ávila)

Address: La Bodeguita de San Segundo, C. de San Segundo, 19, 05001 Ávila, Spain

Duration: 20 minutes

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