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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene of Čazma – Čazma

INTRODUCTION Located on the main town square, the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is the most important cultural site in Čazma. It is the only building still preserved from the golden age of the town - the Middle Ages. Originally built as the Dominican church, next to their monastery (lost today), it was probably [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN OF A COVA – A COVA

INTRODUCTION Saint John of A Cova is a Ribeira Sacra's Romanesque gem, not only because of its architecture, but also owing to the spot on which it stands. This church dates back to the 12th century and it was moved from its original location when Os Peares reservoir was built. It was originally part of [...]

MONASTERY OF THE DIVINE SAVIOR OF FERREIRA DE PANTÓN – PANTÓN

INTRODUCTION The Monastery of Ferreira de Pantón is an exceptional historical and architectural ensemble. It has the peculiarity of being the only monastery in Galicia that preserves its monastic function, almost from its foundation to the present day. HISTORY Although the legend traces its foundation back to Charlemagne, the mentioning of Ecclesia of Santa Maria [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT MARY OF NOGUEIRA DE MIÑO – A EIREXE CHANTADA

INTRODUCTION This church is located in one of the most singular places of the Ribeira Sacra: the top of the famous meander called Cabo do Mundo (the end of The World). From this magnificent location, it´s possible to get a perfect idea about the majesty of the cultural landscape of the Ribeira Sacra. HISTORY The [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER OF RIBAS ALTAS – MONFORTE DE LEMOS

INTRODUCTION This church is situated in Monforte de Lemos, the geographical heart of the Ribeira Sacra. HISTORY The oldest documentation preserved dates back to the 11th century, where the donation of this cenobium to the Abbott of Samos is recorded. The current building dates back to the end of the 12th century and early 13th [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT FACUNDO DE RIBAS DE MIÑO – O LOMBAO PARADELA

INTRODUCTION San Facundo is located in a beautiful spot, close to the river Miño and surrounded by vineyards. It was declared a National Monument in 1982. This ancient monastery was founded in the 12th century to accommodate the pilgrims who travelled to Santiago de Compostela. After the destruction of the bridge that crossed the river [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT NICHOLAS OR SAINT JOHN OF PORTOMARÍN – PORTOMARÍN

INTRODUCTION The Church of Saint Nicholas or Saint John presides over the square "Conde de Fenosa" in Portomarin. This village is right on Saint James´ Way and here came the order of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem in the 12th century to take charge of the hospital for pilgrims. Today, this church is [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT MARY OF TORBEO – RIBAS DE SIL

INTRODUCTION Saint Mary of Torbeo was built in a late Romanesque style. Nowadays, it is considered one of the best preserved examples of rural Romanesque style en Galicia. To reach, we leave from the town hall of Ribas de Sil, located in the main square. We have to take the N-120 road towards Monforte de [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT STEPHEN OF RIBAS DE MIÑO – O SAVIÑAO

INTRODUCTION The most outstanding of the current building is its adaptation to the land. It was necessary to reduce the slope, as well as to build a crypt to hold the base of the temple. It was a new solution presented by Master Mateo in Galicia with the crypt of the Cathedral of Santiago. No [...]

CHURCH OF SAINT MARY OF PROENDOS – SOBER

INTRODUCTION For some historians, the mythical Proentia of the Romans is located in this place. Itwas found many Roman remains from the settlement and reused in different places. HISTORY The temple is of Romanesque origin, was built in the second half of the 13th century and underwent major refurbishments in the 18th century. ARCHITECTURE AND [...]

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