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Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pontevedra

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Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pontevedra

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Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pontevedra

Name: Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pontevedra
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Location: Pontevedra, Litoral, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

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1. Historic streets of Pontevedra – San Juan de Poio Monastery loop from Campelo

19.6km

05:20

290m

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2. Historic streets of Pontevedra – Vineyard and Forest Path loop from Cerponzóns

19.4km

05:13

240m

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3. Ruins of Santo Domingo Convent – Historic streets of Pontevedra loop from A Eiriña

5.65km

01:30

50m

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

March 3, 2022

Located on a promontory that dominates the passage of the Lérez through the bridge, a small section of the old wall that is still preserved can be seen. Built by the Seafaring Guild in the first half of the s. XVI. Late gothic style. Basilica plan with three naves divided by eight columns. A ribbed vault. Its western doorway (1541) emulates a stone altarpiece in the Plateresque style, attributed to Cornelius of Holland and Juan Noble. Divided into three streets that demonstrate the triple interior division and the different height of the naves. Curious representation of an image of Saint Jerome with glasses on the facade.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

May 22, 2022

Inside, Gothic, Elizabethan and Renaissance styles are mixed with the Churrigueresque of its notable altarpieces. The altarpiece of the main altar, made by Maximino Magariños in chestnut and walnut wood. The chapels of Bon Xesus, of the Conception and, particularly, that of the Holy Body stand out.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

June 7, 2024

The Basilica of Our Lady is the main church in the old town of Pontevedra and was built on the site of a Romanesque church. The construction of the church was sponsored by the Archbishops of Santiago de Compostela, several local noble families, the fishing guild and the merchant shipping association, as well as brotherhoods.

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Elevation 70 m

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Saturday 20 December

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59 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Pontevedra, Litoral, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

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Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pontevedra

1. Historic streets of Pontevedra – San Juan de Poio Monastery loop from Campelo

2. Historic streets of Pontevedra – Vineyard and Forest Path loop from Cerponzóns

3. Ruins of Santo Domingo Convent – Historic streets of Pontevedra loop from A Eiriña

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