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Monastery of Saint John of Caaveiro

Monastery of Saint John of Caaveiro

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Monastery of Saint John of Caaveiro

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Parque Natural das Fragas do Eume

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Location: A Capela, Interior, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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Claudia Aguilar González

August 9, 2023

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Located in the heart of the Fragas de Eume natural park, between the banks of the Sesín and Eume rivers, this monastery stands in the middle of an oasis of vegetation. Although the name may be misleading, it is actually a set of buildings that can be visited: two churches, an archive, cells, etc.

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September 10, 2022

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A 12th century monastery to accommodate religious anchorites. It is located in the Spanish natural park of Fragas del Eume. The complex was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest since …

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Abel CC El Puerto BWS

November 3, 2019

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Senda dos Encomendeiros from the Centro de Interpretación de Ombre — circular through the Parque Natural de las Fragas del Eume

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Santa Cristina Bridge – Caaveiro Tavern loop from Fragas do Eume

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Santa Cristina Bridge – Caaveiro Tavern loop from O Fozón

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: A Capela, Interior, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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Senda dos Encomendeiros from the Centro de Interpretación de Ombre — circular through the Parque Natural de las Fragas del Eume

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Santa Cristina Bridge – Caaveiro Tavern loop from Fragas do Eume

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