Basilica of Saint Martin de Mondoñedo

The basilica features three naves with semicircular apses, rectangular bell tower, and stone walls measuring two meters in thickness at their base.

In 866, the bishops from Dumio relocated to this site due to Muslim invasions, establishing it as an episcopal seat of the Kingdom of Galicia.

The parish museum houses the tomb of Bishop Gonzalo along with his golden pastoral ring inscribed with Latin text Nolo esse datus neque venundatos.

Located near the Cantabrian Sea, the basilica maintains regular visiting hours and includes an on-site museum displaying religious artifacts and decorative elements.

The walls contain 12th-century frescoes, discovered during restoration works in 2008, representing the earliest Romanesque wall paintings found in Galicia.

Location: San Martiño de Mondoñedo

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.56167,-7.30333

Latest update: May 14, 2025 15:33