Monastery of the Saviour of Freixo de Baixo

About

A monastic complex located in a fertile valley and composed of a Church, a bell tower and traces of the primitive cloister and porch. The Church's façade is the only element that remains from the Romanesque construction. Composed of three archivolts, the main portal shows finely sculpted capitals, with animal and vegetal motifs. The Church's interior is sober and simple; there, the fresco depicting the scene of the Adoration of the Magi (or Epiphany), ascribed to the Bravães I workshop, is worthy of attentive examination. This Monastery is part of the Route of the Romanesque.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes