Church of Saint Mary of Gondar
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This small Church was built in the 12th century, fitting in the category of late Romanesque style. It was the seat of a female monastery that was probably founded by someone from the Gundares lineage. It was secularised in 1455 by D. Fernando Guerra, the archbishop of Braga. Its primitive Romanesque structure has undergone very few changes over the centuries. The outer archivolt of the main portal shows a chequered motif, which was very popular in Portuguese Romanesque style. This Church is part of the Route of the Romanesque.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes