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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Praza do Concello 9, Meira, Spain
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Mª Angeles Muñoz (6 months ago)
Because Lugo as a whole is incredible
Influmierders Sin tabúes (6 months ago)
Beautiful, on Sunday there is a market and pulpeira!
Isidro Fernandez (6 months ago)
It is a monastery, no more.
Jan Willem (8 months ago)
What's to say? It's an old building, not spectacular, but well maintained. Stroll by on a market day while munching on some food or go for octopus and a glass of wine.
Nuria Perez Altesor (2 years ago)
Expectacular!!!
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