Church of São Salvador, Romanesque church in Bravães, Portugal
The Church of São Salvador features an entrance with five archivolts, decorated capitals, and symbolic motifs carved into stone elements throughout the structure.
Constructed in 1080 under Vasco Nunes during the reign of Afonso VI, the building operated as a Benedictine monastery until its transformation into a parish church.
The interior walls contain murals from 1500 depicting São Salvador and additional paintings from 1540 showing the Martírio de São Sebastião.
The church maintains regular visiting hours and stands at Lugar do Mosteiro in Bravães, accessible by local transport from Ponte da Barca municipality.
The northern tower, added in the late 13th century by Prior D. Rodrigo, marks the final expansion of the original monastery complex.
Location: Bravães
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.79778,-8.45306
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:53
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