Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte da Barca > Bravães > Sobrado
One of the most remarkable Romanesque monuments in Portugal, standing out for the richness of its architectural details.
Built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, it was part of an old Benedictine monastery.
Romanesque building, with stone walls and decorative elements sculpted with great detail.
Recognized as a National Monument since 1910, guaranteeing its preservation.
It features sculptures and reliefs that showcase the art and work of the master stonemasons of the time.
It was the target of a robbery in 2019, where religious images were stolen, but later recovered.
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