San Salvador de Coruxo Church

Vigo, Spain

The Coruxo Church is an impeccable example of religious architecture in Vigo with beautiful skylights. Alongside the churches in Bembrive and Castrelos, the Romanesque temple in Coruxo is one of the best preserved in Vigo. The church of San Salvador was built in the 12th century; it belonged to the Benedictines until the 14th century and later became the parish church. Many of its Romanesque art ornaments have been lost: it retains three semicircular apses, but the windows of the central one were walled, thus covering the decorative elements.

References:

Vigo Tourism

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Estrada Camposancos 284, Vigo, Spain

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

www.turismodevigo.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

EdMon PeRi (7 months ago)
Relax

Mercedes Gonzalez Leal (11 months ago)
Very well cared for, both outside and inside. Impressive olive tree in the atrium.

Johan de Vries (2 years ago)
Beautiful church.

Isidro Caride Pascual (3 years ago)
Place to pray and give thanks very nice church

Cédric Hermand (3 years ago)
Picturesque Church of Vigo

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