Churches, Monasteries, and Cruceiros
Churches, monasteries, and cruceiros: a journey through the spirituality and heritage of Val Miñor
- Praza Sta. Liberata, 23, 36300 Bayona, Pontevedra, EspañaThis chapel is located in the square of the same name and was built to the first crucified woman in the world, Santa Liberata.
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- Praza Sta. Liberata, s/n, 36300 Bayona, Pontevedra, EspañaThe "Ex-Colegiata de Santa María" is one of the main historical buildings of Baiona, located in the centre of the town, in the upper part.
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- Lugar Cancelo, 5, 36309, Pontevedra, EspañaThe church of Santa María de Baredo was built in 1811 and has a rectangular nave. In the main altarpiece of baroque style, the Virgen da Cela stands out.
- Camino Da Ermita, s/n, 36300 Baiona, Pontevedra, EspañaBeautiful chapel in Baiona, located on the peninsula of the same name and with beautiful views of the sea.
- Templo Votivo do Mar, R. Arco Visigótico, 25, 36340 Nigrán, Pontevedra, EspañaThe Votive Temple of the Sea, designed by the talented architect Antonio Palacios, stands out as an architectural gem in Panxón, a parish of Nigrán.
- Lugar Igrexa, 34, Bayona, Pontevedra, EspañaChurch located in the parish of Baiña (Baiona) built in the 12th century in the Romanesque style.
- Camino Da Ermita, 36300 Baiona, Pontevedra, EspañaThe Cross of Santa Marta is located on a promontory of natural rock in front of the chapel of Santa Marta, of transitional Romanesque origin.
- P.º Torrente Ballester, 4, 36370 Nigrán, Pontevedra, EspañaThe monumental complex of San Campio, composed of a chapel and a cruiciform, represents the rich religious history of Nigrán.
- Rúa Julián Valverde, 44, 36393 Baiona, Pontevedra, EspañaA beautiful Renaissance style church, located in Sabarís and belonging to the parish of Santa Cristina de la Ramallosa in Baiona.
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Discover the Religious Heritage of Val Miñor
Val Miñor, formed by the municipalities of Baiona, Nigrán, and Gondomar, houses a rich cultural and religious heritage. Churches, monasteries, and cruceiros blend into the landscape, offering a unique showcase of the region's architecture and spirituality. Each corner of these towns holds stories that connect us with the past and continue to be an important part of local life today.
If you are interested in learning more about the religious heritage of this area, we invite you to explore its centuries-old churches, visit the ancient monasteries that were once centers of spiritual life, and admire the cruceiros, traditional symbols of Galician culture.
Soon, you will also be able to explore the historical treasures of the ría de Vigo, Baixo Miño, and northern Portugal, where religious heritage continues to be a testament to centuries of shared history.
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