Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Chantada

San Miguel do Monte is dating back to the late 12th century, although there is a strong Baroque influence, it still retains elements of its original Romanesque style construction. The unusual tympanum depicts a musician and two dancers.

San Miguel do Monte is dating back to the late 12th century, although there is a strong Baroque influence, it still retains elements of its original Romanesque style construction. The side portal

San Miguel do Monte is dating back to the late 12th century, although there is a strong Baroque influence, it still retains elements of its original Romanesque style construction. It is clear to see that the building was later extended to the east

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira. Romanesque capital

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira. Romanesque capital

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira. Romanesque capital

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira. The Last Judgement

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira.

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira.

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira.

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira. The rose window of the façade

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira.

Santa María de Nogueira de Miño is a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century. The tower and façade were renovated in the 18th century. In 2012, wall paintings from the period between 1560 and 1570 were discovered, which have since been restored. They are attributed to the so-called ‘Mestre de Nogueira.

Santa María de Camporramiro is located on the west bank of the river Miño about 3 km from Chantada. According to legend, its name comes from the battle that took place between Ramiro I and the Norman invaders. The battle, which lacks historical documentation, took place on a field, where a church dedicated to Santa María was later erected. The building of Santa María, whose origin, according to legend, dates back to the 9th century, preserves almost all of its Romanesque construction, except the belfry and the sacristy. The walls are made of regular granite ashlars, arranged in horizontal rows. The portal

Santa María de Camporramiro is located on the west bank of the river Miño about 3 km from Chantada. According to legend, its name comes from the battle that took place between Ramiro I and the Norman invaders. The battle, which lacks historical documentation, took place on a field, where a church dedicated to Santa María was later erected. The building of Santa María, whose origin, according to legend, dates back to the 9th century, preserves almost all of its Romanesque construction, except the belfry and the sacristy. The walls are made of regular granite ashlars, arranged in horizontal rows.

The church belonged to a former monastery that was founded at the end of the 9th century. In the 12th century, the monastery adopted the Rule of St Benedict and gained considerable importance in the region. Throughout the late Middle Ages, the monastery enjoyed important royal privileges. Alfonso IX, Fernando III and Alfonso X were some of the monarchs who granted donations, decrees and privileges to the monastery, but this could not prevent it from experiencing economic difficulties from the end of the 14th century. In 1496, Pope Alexander VI placed it under the Benedictine Congregation of Valladolid. Today, only the church can be visited, as the rest of the monastery is privately owned. The church was locked, but there were beautiful corbels under the roof A weathered male exhibitionist.

The church belonged to a former monastery that was founded at the end of the 9th century. In the 12th century, the monastery adopted the Rule of St Benedict and gained considerable importance in the region. Throughout the late Middle Ages, the monastery enjoyed important royal privileges. Alfonso IX, Fernando III and Alfonso X were some of the monarchs who granted donations, decrees and privileges to the monastery, but this could not prevent it from experiencing economic difficulties from the end of the 14th century. In 1496, Pope Alexander VI placed it under the Benedictine Congregation of Valladolid. Today, only the church can be visited, as the rest of the monastery is privately owned. The church was locked, but there were beautiful corbels under the roof

The church belonged to a former monastery that was founded at the end of the 9th century. In the 12th century, the monastery adopted the Rule of St Benedict and gained considerable importance in the region. Throughout the late Middle Ages, the monastery enjoyed important royal privileges. Alfonso IX, Fernando III and Alfonso X were some of the monarchs who granted donations, decrees and privileges to the monastery, but this could not prevent it from experiencing economic difficulties from the end of the 14th century. In 1496, Pope Alexander VI placed it under the Benedictine Congregation of Valladolid. Today, only the church can be visited, as the rest of the monastery is privately owned. The church was locked, but there were beautiful corbels under the roof