A typical crucifix for the basilica of Pontevedra cover photo - 106799175

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Spain, Pontevedra province, region Galicia, city Pontevedra. In the historic city center stands the basilica, church, Santa Maria la Mayor an important showpiece of the Gaelic, Elizabethan Gothic architecture. This historic church building, was built in the sixteenth century and is a national monument, famous landmark, cultural heritage site and tourist attraction. The architects are Joao Noble and the architect Cornelius de Holanda. On the church square stands a Cruzeiro, crucifix, cross on a pillar. On the pillar is a scallop, shell carved, because Pontevedra is an important place on the Camino de Santiago, Camino Portugues, Saint James Way, to the tomb of the apostle, James the Greater, Mayor in Santiago de Compostela. On a sunny day in late summer, blue sky, fine weather.

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