Church of San Miguel Melias
About this heritage
This church, with a single nave and rectangular apse, has undergone several renovations, especially in the last quarter of the 18th century, and lost its original apse in the 20th century. As in many other temples, the western façade has also changed: it has been raised in height and an oculus has been opened, although it still retains its original doorway, which shows ornamental details typical of a late phase of the Romanesque style.
To learn more
This church is old and has a single large hall and a back part that used to be rectangular but was lost some years ago. A long time ago, the church was changed: they put a round window above the door and made it a little taller. Although it has been renovated, you can still see some beautiful decorations on the main door that remind us of how Romanesque art was, a very old style.
To know it better
The temple, originally with a single nave and rectangular apse, has undergone notable interventions, especially in the last quarter of the 18th century, along with the disappearance of the apse in the 20th century. The western façade has suffered significant modifications: its height has been increased and an oculus has been incorporated, although the original doorway remains, featuring ornamental elements characteristic of a late Romanesque phase. These transformations reflect the architectural evolution and functional adaptations the building has undergone over the centuries.
Location
- Locality
- Aldea Cruceiros
- Municipality
- Coles
- Province
- Ourense
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño – Ourense
- Environment
- Rural
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.39985
- Longitud
- -7.8089