Category: Religious Architecture > Stone Cross
District: Viana do Castelo > Melgaço > Cristoval > São Gregório
It is located in São Gregório, in the parish of Cristoval, municipality of Melgaço.
National Monument since 1910.
, Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
, Built during the Philippine Dynasty (period when Portugal was under Spanish rule).
, Example of "chã" architecture, characterized by simplicity and robust forms, without major decorations.
, Made entirely of local stone.
, Rests on a simple base with two steps.
, Smooth Doric-style column, narrowing at the top.
, Latin cross sculpted with religious details.
, On one side, Christ crucified.
, On the other, the Virgin Mary represented as Queen of Heaven, with her hands in prayer and supported by angelic figures.
, At the base of the cross, there are small "alminhas" (souls) from the 19th century, a traditional element linked to popular devotion.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruzeiro_de_São_Gregório
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 42.14042108654492,-8.19463259787729
Coordinates DMS: 42°08'25.5"N 08°11'40.7"W
Weather Cristoval
On-duty Pharmacy Cristoval
