Cruceiro of the Pazo de Punxín
About this heritage
The Cruceiro of the Pazo de Punxín is located inside the pazo itself and is an example of the Galician tradition of placing these monuments in private spaces of historical importance. It stands on two square-section steps and a truncated conical base, which leads to a cylindrical shaft that tapers upwards. On top of this is a square capital that supports a small Latin-type cross. The entire structure is made of granite, giving it solidity and a sober appearance, in harmony with the stately surroundings of the pazo.
To learn more
The Cruceiro of the Pazo de Punxín is a stone cross located within the garden of a very large and old house called a pazo. It has two square steps at the base, then a part that looks like a cone, followed by a round pole that becomes thinner. At the very top there is a small cross. It is a very special monument that is part of the history and traditions of Galicia.
To know it better
The Cruceiro of the Pazo de Punxín is an example of a private cruceiro, located inside the grounds of the eponymous pazo. It stands on a platform of two square-section steps, with a truncated conical base that serves as a transition to a cylindrical shaft, which progressively reduces in section upwards. The capital, of square shape, supports a small Latin-type cross. The entire structure is made of granite, perfectly integrating into the architectural and landscape context of the pazo. Its presence reinforces the devotional and symbolic character of the Galician stately space.
Location
- Town
- A Forxa
- Municipality
- Punxín
- Province
- Ourense
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño – Ourense
- Environment
- Rural
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
- Website
- punxin.es
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.36986
- Longitud
- -8.00027