Arco visigótico de Panxón

The horseshoe-shaped arch stands on two smooth columns with Corinthian capitals, featuring 21 voussoirs of varying sizes at the archaeological site near Templo Votivo del Mar.

Initially considered Visigothic from the 6th century, carbon dating in 2016 determined the arch dates to the 10th century, making it a pre-Romanesque structure.

The arch represents Germanic architectural influence in Galicia, incorporating traditional design elements with local construction methods of the medieval period.

The monument lies several meters below the current church level, protected by metal mesh fencing while remaining visible to visitors throughout the year.

The excavations during the 1980s revealed original Germanic temple foundations with a Greek cross plan beneath the 17th-century church modifications.

Location: Panxón, Nigrán

Architectural style: pre-Romanesque art

GPS coordinates: 42.14526,-8.82370

Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:32