The sanctuary is baroque in style with influences from classicism. The first written document that remains of the temple is from the year 1544. The chapel was rebuilt several times, until the current one was built at the beginning of the 18th century, in 1719, thanks to the donation of the Counts of Maceda, whose ashes are found in some tombs inside the sanctuary.

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October 13, 2017

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On the evening of December 25, 2013, after a lightning strike during the Christmas storm, a fire destroyed the attic and part of Sanctuary Da Nosa Senora da Barca (Marian Shrine of the Mermaid). The church is an important place of pilgrimage in Galicia and another destination for many pilgrims after they have reached Santiago de Compostela.
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May 21, 2022

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According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to the Apostle James in a boat in Muxia, where the church "Our Lady of the Boat" now stands

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1. Muxia – path by Santuario Nosa Senora de Barca

12.4km

03:31

270m

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2. Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat – A Ferida Monument loop from Muxía

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01:29

60m

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3. View of Muxía – View of Muxía loop from Lugar de Baixo

26.8km

07:32

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Muxía, Occidental, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat

1. Muxia – path by Santuario Nosa Senora de Barca

2. Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat – A Ferida Monument loop from Muxía

3. View of Muxía – View of Muxía loop from Lugar de Baixo

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