Monastery of Xuvia, Medieval monastery in Narón, Spain
The monastery features three semicircular apses and a central nave with side chapels, displaying French-influenced Romanesque architecture with Galician Baroque additions.
Built during the Middle Ages, the monastery became a family pantheon for the Froilaz nobles who controlled the selection of priors through presentation rights.
The monastery's capitals contain intricate carvings of plant motifs and historical scenes, representing local traditions and religious symbolism from medieval Galicia.
The monastery, located at Vilar in Narón, operates as a parish church and can be reached by phone at +34 981 33 77 00 for visiting information.
The church entrance presents a distinctive single door design that differs from other Romanesque churches of the period in the region.
Location: Narón
GPS coordinates: 43.49797,-8.17429
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:50
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