Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães Church, Ponte da Barca

Admire this twelfth century church considered one of the most important Romanesque monuments in the country.

Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães Church
© Vítor Oliveira

The Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães Church, mother church of Bravães, is an enchanting Romanesque 12th century church which is located 4 kilometres from Ponte da Barca, in the North of Portugal.

Its western portico shows a decoration consisting of engravings of animals, birds and human figures – the reason why it is considered as one of the most important Romanesque monuments of the country.

It is a home to frescoes alluding to the Virgin and the Crucifixion.

More information:

Location:

Bravães, Ponte da Barca.

Mapa Interactivo:

Ponte da Barca

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