Heritage
Our Legacy: Past and Present
Explore the historical and architectural richness of Taboada, where every stone tells a unique and fascinating story.
Romanesque Churches of Taboada
San Pedro de Bembibre
National Monument (1191). Notable for its Baroque altarpiece, monastic pulpit, and ornate symbolic portals.
Santa María de Castelo
A 12th-century church blending a Romanesque triumphal arch with 18th-century Baroque features.
San Xián do Campo
Of Romanesque origin, featuring a main portal with archivolts and a classic checkered-molding apse window.
Santa María de Piñeira
A 13th-century church of monastic proportions. It houses one of the most significant "baldaquinos" in Galicia.
Sta. Mª de Taboada dos Freires
Commissioned by the Knights Templar in 1190. The main tympanum depicts the biblical scene of Samson and the lion.
Santa Mariña de Cerdeda
Preserves its original Romanesque structure, featuring unique exterior corbels ("canzorros") with carved figures.
San Xoán de Bouzoa
Former seat of ecclesiastical power. Its east-wall window is a quintessential example of rural Romanesque style.
Other religious sites
"Cruceiros" in Castelo and Vilela, along with several historic chapels.
Mourulle Bridge
Opened in 1969 over the Miño. A perfect spot for swimming or exploring nearby trails and viewpoints.
Historic Manor houses "Pazos"
Notable "Pazos" include Perrelos, San Pedro de Bembibre, and the Counts of Taboada.
PAZO DE PERRELOS
pazo de san pedro de bembibre
The Art of Esgrafiados
Esgrafiados
A traditional mural technique created by etching through plaster layers. This art form is a hallmark of Taboada’s architecture.
Esgrafiados DE San Xian do Campo
Esgrafiados DE Gondulfe
Esgrafiados DE Vilela