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Monument · Baiona, Galicia
Cruzeiro da Santíssima Trindade
15th-century Gothic cruzeiro on the rocks, protected by a Renaissance canopy in the shape of a pyramid, one of the few covered cruzeiros in Galicia.
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About Cruzeiro da Santíssima Trindade
The cruzeiro da Santíssima Trindade stands on a rock outcrop at the entrance to Baiona, on the old line of the Roman road later called the royal road. It dates from the 15th century and is one of the few cruzeiros in Galicia protected by a stone canopy.
The Gothic cross shows Christ crucified and, at his feet, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and the apostle James. The Renaissance canopy has the shape of a pyramid and rests on columns topped by cylindrical pinnacles with conical crowns.
Next to the cruzeiro is a large granite slab, about one metre above the ground, which served as an altar for celebrating Mass outdoors in times of plague, for the inhabitants of Val Miñor and for the crews of ships anchored in the bay, who could not enter the town.
Stone cruzeiros are part of the Galician landscape, on paths, at crossroads and in churchyards. This is one of the best known.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 10 to 15 minutes.
Best time
At any time of day; late-afternoon light brings out the texture of the stone.
How to get there
It's on Rua do Mariñeiro, at the entrance to Baiona for those coming from Vigo, about a 10-minute walk from the port.
Tip
Pass by the cruzeiro on the way to Praia da Ribeira and the port: it's on the route for those arriving on foot along the seafront.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cruzeiro da Santíssima Trindade
What is special about the cruzeiro da Santíssima Trindade?
It is one of the few cruzeiros in Galicia protected by a baldaquin, a stone canopy in the shape of a pyramid.
What was the slab next to the cruzeiro used for?
It was used as an altar for outdoor Masses in times of plague.
From what period is the cruzeiro?
From the 15th century, with the Renaissance baldaquin.