Bembrive Church

Vigo, Spain

The small and beautiful Romanesque church in Bembrive presides this parish of Vigo since the 12th century and is one of the most significant examples of religious architecture in Vigo.

This Romanesque church in Vigo was probably constructed over an ancient monastic temple, since the name of the church’s neighbourhood is Mosteiro (Monastery).

The single nave church's tympanum holds a beautiful Celtic cross. There are also other Celtic symbols inside (spirals and circles), so historians believe that before this Romanesque church stood another Celtic temple of Early Christian origin. Its beautiful apse is decorated with vegetable and anthropomorphic motifs.

References:

Comments

Your name



Address

Rúa da Igrexa 22, Vigo, Spain
See all sites in Vigo

Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

www.turismodevigo.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Carlos M. (5 months ago)
The Church of Santiago de Bembrive is a beautiful temple located in the town of Bembrive, which is part of the municipality of Vigo, in the province of Pontevedra. The Church of Santiago de Bembrive is a late Romanesque style building, dating back to the 13th century, making it a historic building with a rich architectural heritage. 1. Exterior Architecture: - The church has a well-preserved stone structure, with masonry walls and ashlars in the corners and around the openings. - The main façade is adorned with an entrance portico with a semicircular arch and decorated columns, typical elements of the Romanesque style. - The bell tower is a distinctive feature and rises above the western façade. It can have one or more bells and a cross at the top. 2. Interiors: - The interior of the church can house artistic and religious details of historical interest, such as altarpieces, sculptures and paintings. - The ceilings can be made of wood and decorated with religious motifs. 3. Notable Features: - Inside, it is possible to find elements of artistic and religious value, such as altars, crucifixes, images of saints and virgins. - The church can have stained glass windows that allow light to enter, creating a special atmosphere inside. - Religious events and festivities are sometimes held here, making it an important gathering point for the local community.
Eduardo Blanco Bautista (7 months ago)
today it was open it's beautiful it's the first time for me and my mother
Lu Ciano (13 months ago)
Place of worship in the parish of Bembrive, its streets two weeks before and until Saint Blaise's day full to overflowing, a saint highly revered by workers and trade unionists
Mayra Sima (14 months ago)
Very beautiful, mysterious, the past is palpable in its stones. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was closed.
Jj Ferr (2 years ago)
Very beautiful Romanesque church on the outside, we couldn't see it inside, it was closed
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Château de Foix

The Château de Foix dominates the town of Foix. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. Built on an older 7th-century fortification, the castle is known from 987. In 1002, it was mentioned in the will of Roger I, Count of Carcassonne, who bequeathed the fortress to his youngest child, Bernard. In effect, the family ruling over the region were installed here which allowed them to control access to the upper Ariège valley and to keep surveillance from this strategic point over the lower land, protected behind impregnable walls.

In 1034, the castle became capital of the County of Foix and played a decisive role in medieval military history. During the two following centuries, the castle was home to Counts with shining personalities who became the soul of the Occitan resistance during the crusade against the Albigensians.