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Church · Muxía, Galicia
Igrexa de San Xián de Moraime
12th-century Romanesque church, the remains of a Benedictine monastery about 3 km from Muxía, with carved portals and fragments of mural paintings.
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About Igrexa de San Xián de Moraime
The church of San Xián de Moraime is about 3 km from Muxía, on the road approaching the village. It is what remains of an old monastery, which began as a community of hermits and appears in documents from 1095, linked to the family of the counts of Traba, one of the most powerful in medieval Galicia.
By 1105 the monastery already belonged to the Order of Saint Benedict. It was attacked by Norsemen and, around 1115, by the Almoravids, and in the 12th century the present church and a new monastery beside it were built, of which little remains.
The church is Romanesque, with three naves and three apses, and is notable for its portals: the main one has columns and carved archivolts with human and animal figures, and the side portal is also decorated. Inside there are remains of 16th-century mural paintings with religious scenes.
Around the church remains of a necropolis and of ancient buildings have been found.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, before the tour groups; opening days and times vary, check in advance.
How to get there
It is in Moraime, about 3 km from the center of Muxía, on the AC-440 road. The Camino de Fisterra and Muxía route passes alongside.
Tip
Study the main portal carefully: the carved figures are the highlight of the church.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igrexa de San Xián de Moraime
What is Moraime?
A 12th-century Romanesque church, the remains of a Benedictine monastery about 3 km from Muxía.
What to see in the church of Moraime?
The carved portals and the remains of 16th-century mural paintings.
Is the monastery of Moraime old?
It appears in documents from 1095. The current church dates from the 12th century.