Romanic church built on a pre-Romanic temple. Its initial construction is due to Count D. Henrique de Borgonha, it is therefore prior to the Kingdom of Portugal. It is an important example of the Romanesque style in Portugal, although difficult to decode, due to the various interventions throughout its life. This Church was built on a pre-Romanic temple from the 8th or 9th century. In 1100 the church and convent are offered by donation from the Burgundian Count D. Henry to the Benedictine Priory of La Charité-sur-Loire, of the order of Cluny. The Romanesque building was started, gaining greater prominence, in the mid-century. XII, with the support of King D. Afonso Henriques and under the tutelage of French monks. This is an appreciable example of the Romanesque style of our country, of robust construction, with three naves, a pseudo-transept and an interesting collection of sculptural motifs in the arches, portals and capitals. The eardrum has a representation of Christ in Majesty.

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, North apse, Portugal

This apse, which was covered externally by a bell tower, was completely redone during the DGEMN 1941 reconstruction campaign. This apse, which was covered externally by a bell tower, was completely redone during the DGEMN 1941 reconstruction campaign

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, South Apse, Portugal

Apse completely rebuilt during the 1941 DGEMN campaign, based on intact foundations, and some original stonework elements. Apse completely rebuilt during the 1941 DGEMN campaign, based on intact foundations, and some original stonework elements.

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, Apse, Portugal

Romanic church built on a pre-Romanic temple. Its initial construction is due to Count D. Henrique de Borgonha, it is therefore prior to the Kingdom of Portugal. It is an important example of the Romanesque style in Portugal, although difficult to...

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, Main chapel, Portugal

Apse completely rebuilt during the 1941 DGEMN campaign, based on intact foundations, and some original stonework elements. Apse completely rebuilt during the 1941 DGEMN campaign, based on intact foundations, and some original stonework elements.

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, Facade, Portugal

Romanic church built on a pre-Romanic temple. Its initial construction is due to Count D. Henrique de Borgonha, it is therefore prior to the Kingdom of Portugal. It is an important example of the Romanesque style in Portugal, although difficult to...

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, Nartex, Portugal

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Povoa de Varzim, Church of Sao Pedro de Rates, Romanesque, Transept, Portugal

Triumphal Arch: Cruise of the nave with the transept, which in this case is a pseudo-transept for having a height lower than that of the central nave Abside