Monastery of Rates, Romanesque church in Rates, Portugal
The Church of São Pedro de Rates features three naves, five bays, and a transept with architectural irregularities in pillars and window placements.
Construction began around 1096 when Count Henry of Portugal sponsored the rebuilding of a previously existing monastery, inviting monks from La Charité-sur-Loire.
The main entrance displays a rose window with Christ Pantokrator, while archivolts present apostles, angels, mythical creatures, and sirens on the capitals.
Located on Caminho Municipal 504 in Póvoa de Varzim, the church maintains regular visiting hours and stands as a designated national monument since 1910.
Archaeological excavations revealed multiple construction phases, with elements dating from Roman times through the Suebi-Visigothic period to medieval adaptations.
Location: Rates
GPS coordinates: 41.42332,-8.67227
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:54
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