Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro

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Monastery of Santa Maria de Pombeiro, Romanesque monastery in Pombeiro de Ribavizela, Portugal

The church structure features three naves divided by diaphragm arches, with lateral sections displaying painted wooden ceilings and semi-circular chancel design.

Founded in 1102 by D. Gomes Echiegues and Gontroda, the monastery received special privileges from King Afonso I of Portugal in 1155.

The monastery contains remarkable Romanesque sculptures on its capitals and tombs connected to noble families like the Sousas and Ribavizelas.

Located at Rua do Mosteiro, the monastery welcomes visitors from Wednesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 6 PM with an entrance fee of 2.50 euros.

The monastery holds mural paintings in its apses depicting Saint Blaise, Saint Amarus, and Saint Placidus, with gilded decorations by friar José Vilaça.

Location: Pombeiro de Ribavizela

Inception: 11 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: http://rotadoromanico.com/vPT/Monumentos/Monumentos/Paginas/MosteirodeSantaMariadePombeiro.aspx?galeria=Fotografias&regiao=Felgueiras&monumento=Mosteiro%20de%20Santa%20Maria%20de%20Pombeiro&categoria=&TabNumber=0&valor=/vPT/Monumentos/Monumentos/Paginas/MosteirodeSantaMariadePombeiro.aspx&guid=%7BDA4C4BB8-D934-4165-B7D8-17B279F6298B%7D

GPS coordinates: 41.38254,-8.22547

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58

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