Monasterio de Santa Cristina, Romanesque monastery in Caxide, Parada de Sil, Spain
The Santa Cristina monastery features a Latin cross plan with three semicircular apses and a prominent bell tower on the north wall.
Founded in the 10th century as a Benedictine monastery, the site transformed into a priory under Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil in the 16th century.
The central apse contains Renaissance murals depicting the Virgin and saints, while the facade displays detailed vegetal motifs on its capitals.
Visitors access the monastery through a marked path near the Parada do Sil town hall, requiring a ten-minute walk through the surrounding area.
The monastery stands in the chestnut grove of Merilán, where monks historically cultivated chestnuts and grapes for the local economy.
Location: Caxide, Parada de Sil
Architectural style: Romanesque art
GPS coordinates: 42.39583,-7.58833
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:36
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