Church of San Juan of Portomarín

The Church of San Juan combines religious architecture with defensive features, including four corner towers and a barrel-vaulted nave with a semicircular apse.

Engineers relocated the entire church stone by stone to higher ground in the 1960s to prevent its submersion during the construction of Belesar reservoir.

The temple forms part of the French Way of Saint James through Lugo province, serving pilgrims and religious ceremonies for the local community.

Visitors can access the church through Plaza Conde de Fenosa and contact the staff at infoportomarin@concellodeportomarin.es for additional information.

The northwest tower of this temple-fortress provides a nesting location for storks, adding natural elements to its architectural significance.

Location: Portomarín

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Part of: Camiño de Santiago francés na provincia de Lugo

GPS coordinates: 42.80770,-7.61550

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:05