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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Locality: Pedrafita do Cebreiro
- Address: opposite the Church of Santa María la Real in Pedrafita do Cebreiro.
- Telephone: [+34] 982 82 87 30
“PALLOZAS” (THATCHED HUTS) IN PEDRAFITA DO CEBRERIRO
These dwellings of Celtic origin are one-of-a-kind constructions that can only be seen in this region of Spain. They have a circular or oval plan, measuring between ten and twenty meters in diameter, stone walls and a conical roof.
Picture courtesy of Turismo de Galicia
CHURCH OF SANTIAGO IN BARBADELO DE SARRIA
Erected in the 12th century on a previous double monastery (one for nuns, the other for monks), nowadays it is known as “Mosteiro”. It still retains part of its Romanesque originality, blended with further elements added in the 18th century.
Picture courtesy of Turismo de Galicia
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Locality: Palas de Rei
- Address: 27216 Palas de Rei, Lugo
- Telephone: [+34] 982 380 763 (parish priest) [+34] 982 380 001 (Tourist Office)
CHURCH OF SAN SALVADOR IN VILAR DE DONAS
The church was part of a female “mosteiro” (monastery, in Galician) where the ladies of the Arias de Monterroso lineage professed their vows (hence the nickname "de Donas"). It is a beautiful example of Romanesque porticoed temple.