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Church of Bravães

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte da Barca > Bravães > Sobrado

Historical Significance

One of the most remarkable Romanesque monuments in Portugal, standing out for the richness of its architectural details.

Origin and Era

Built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, it was part of an old Benedictine monastery.

Architectural Style

Romanesque building, with stone walls and decorative elements sculpted with great detail.

Classification

Recognized as a National Monument since 1910, guaranteeing its preservation.

Artistic Elements

It features sculptures and reliefs that showcase the art and work of the master stonemasons of the time.

Curiosity

It was the target of a robbery in 2019, where religious images were stolen, but later recovered.

Location

It is located in the parish of Bravães, in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, district of Viana do Castelo.

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

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

Coordinates DD: 41.79784152789603,-8.453019041207664
Coordinates DMS: 41°47'52.2"N 08°27'10.9"W

Weather Bravães  Weather Bravães

Wednesday, 06
Overcast clouds
22° | 36°
Overcast clouds
Thursday, 07
Scattered clouds
21° | 38°
Scattered clouds
Friday, 08
Few clouds
18° | 34°
Few clouds
Saturday, 09
Clear sky
16° | 35°
Clear sky
Sunday, 10
Clear sky
18° | 36°
Clear sky

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