Monuments

Our Lady of Franqueira Hermitage

On the top of Monte de Franqueira sits the Hermitage of Our Lady which, according to legend, was planned by Egas Moniz, tutor of King Afonso I. The altar of the chapel still has important Roman elements, such as the main cross of the chancel arch, the window slits, and the corbels. The sanctuary was remodelled in the 16th Century, in the Manueline style.

Between 1670 and 1710, the Our Lady of Franqueira Hermitage was enlarged to give it its current appearance. It was classified as a Public Interest Monument in 1959.

The annual pilgrimage is held on the second Sunday in August.