Church of Saint Peter of Cete or Monastery of Cete

Category: Religious Architecture > Monastery

District: Porto > Paredes > Cete > Barreiro

Location

The Monastery of São Pedro de Cete is located in the parish of Cete, municipality of Paredes, integrating the well-known Romanesque Route of the Sousa Valley.

Classification

A National Monument since 1910, it is a place of great historical and architectural importance.

Origin

The foundation of the monastery dates back to the 9th century or, according to some records, to the end of the 10th century (985). Originally, it was a basilica dedicated to Saint Peter and inhabited by Benedictine monks.

Reconstruction

The monastery was rebuilt at the end of the 11th century by order of Gonçalo Oveques. In the 13th and 14th centuries, it underwent major changes, such as the expansion of the nave and the remodeling of the chancel and the facade.

Cloister and Tower

In the 15th century, a single-story cloister and a square tower were added, which can still be visited today.

Architectural Styles

The monastery combines late Romanesque style with Gothic. The church has a single nave with a wooden ceiling and a chancel that ends in a quarter sphere.

Highlights

, The funerary chapel of Gonçalo Oveques, decorated with 16th-century Mudéjar tiles.

, The baptismal font.

, The cloister and the quadrangular tower from the 15th century.

, The old chapter house, which was later converted into a sacristy.

Visit

This is a place of great cultural and historical value, perfect for those who want to explore the religious and medieval heritage of the region.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosteiro_de_Cete

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt