Monastery of Santa María de Meira

Meira, Spain

Monastery of Santa María de Meira was established probably in the 12th century. Today only the medieval church exists, it was consecrated in 1258.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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TontxuJC (2 years ago)
Impossible to find the schedule. Visit in vain. There is no page, there is no telephone. Absolute lack of respect with the signs posted on the stones themselves. A shame, a lack of vision and knowing how to do things
almudena pita (2 years ago)
Monastery converted to parish church. Very picturesque, the guide super friendly. You have to phone for an appointment. Explain everything. I recommend it
Pilar De Bernardi (2 years ago)
I passed through Meira many times, but I never thought that its monastery (today only church) had so much history and that it was so interesting. And all this thanks to the guide who gave us magnificent, interesting explanations. It shows that he lives it. There are few guides this good.
Rodrigo Pousa (3 years ago)
Like all ecclesiastical heritage. Closed. without caring Tables and junk hindering and insulting artistic works. Without any lighting. No historical reference inside or outside. A shame.
Antonio Mata (3 years ago)
In the first place, the location is exceptional, it is located on the main street of the town, it is a road for many travelers and that attracts people. Place of tourist and historical interest, very large and spacious inside, what is "holy week" is painful things must be said, because Andalusia cannot be compared with this but well not bad
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