This church is particularly important to me as a Cuban and I have wonderful memories here. There is such a sense of peace and calm here, both inside the church and outside where you can sit and watch the bay. I love this church.

The whole place around it is so placid and calm. In honor to Nuestra Señora de la Caridad, Cuba's patron.Go there, walk around, sit on one of the benches and find some peace

The modern conical building overlooking the bay, is the shrine in Miami to the Cuban patron saint, the Virgin of Charity and is a moving and spiritual place to visit, especially for Cubans. Ermite de la Caridad, built in 1967, has a huge mural above the altar painted by Teok Carrasco with his assistant Orlando Cabañas, describing the history of the Roman Catholic church in Cuba and is orientated towards Cuba. The first celebration by the Archdiocese of Miami of the feast of Our Lady of Charity took place in 1961 with a congregation of 30,000 Cubans emigres and the statue of Our Lady of Charity which had been brought from Cuba.Outside the shrine are a number of statues including a modern interpretation of the virgin by the Cuban sculptor Antuan in 2008.

Wonderful little, unassuming shrine. Peaceful location amidst the bustle of Miami. Right on the water. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is simple and prayerful. The main church is filled with the spectacular mural. The gift shop was a little gem.

The Ermita de la Caridad del Cobre is a small but well-visited church. On September 7 and 8 of each year, the church is packed with parishioners. I warn you parking on those days parking is a very slow process. The Caridad del Cobre Church is a symbol in the Cuban community since she is Cuba’s Patron and all those traveling and seeking freedom via the ocean in a raft always ask for her blessings. The mural in the altar is impressive to me one of the most beautiful and well painted murals I ever seen. The back of the church faces the bay and there is an outside shrine for praying. Definitely, a place for praying and for being thankful.