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Monument · Melide, Galicia
Capela de San Roque e cruceiro
Chapel at the entrance to Melide, rebuilt using the portal of an old Romanesque church, and beside it the 14th-century Gothic cruceiro, considered the oldest in Galicia.
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About Capela de San Roque e cruceiro
The chapel of San Roque stands at the entrance to Melide for those arriving via the Caminho Francês from Furelos. It is a small chapel, rebuilt in the 20th century using the Romanesque portal of an old church that once existed in the village.
The highlight is the cruceiro beside the chapel. The cross is Gothic, from the 14th century, and, according to the Galician painter and writer Castelao, who studied the stone cruceiros of Galícia, it is the oldest in the region. It sits on a stone base and a more recent octagonal column, joined to the cross by an iron ring.
On the front face of the cross appears Christ in Majesty, with arms open and raised, the palms of his hands facing forward. On the back face is the scene of the Crucifixion.
Stone cruceiros mark paths, crossroads and churchyards throughout Galícia. This is one of the most studied and is located on the Caminho itself.
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; the morning light highlights the front face of the cross.
How to get there
They are on Avenida de Lugo, at the entrance to Melide via the Caminho Francês, a few minutes' walk from the center.
Tip
Walk around the cruceiro: the two faces of the cross depict different scenes.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Capela de San Roque e cruceiro
Which is the oldest cruceiro in Galícia?
According to Castelao, the 14th-century cruceiro next to the capela de San Roque in Melide.
What do the faces of the cruceiro show?
On the front, Christ in Majesty with arms open; on the back, the Crucifixion.
Where is the capela de San Roque?
At the entrance to Melide via the Caminho Francês.