Wayside cross of As Cinco Rúas

Wayside cross of As Cinco Rúas is a wayside cross in Pontevedra, Galicia. Wayside cross of As Cinco Rúas is situated nearby to the church Sanctuary of the Apparitions, as well as near the manor estate Pazo of the Counts of Maceda.

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Type: Wayside cross
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: baroque wayside cross in Pontevedra, Spain
Also known as: “Cruceiro das Cinco Rúas”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pazo of the Counts of Maceda and Plaza de las Cinco Calles.

Pazo of the Counts of Maceda

Manor estate

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The Palace of the Counts of Maceda, or Casa del Barón in Pontevedra, Spain, is an original Renaissance pazo dating from the 16th century. It is currently a four-star hotel belonging to the Paradores network.

Plaza de las Cinco Calles

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The Plaza de las Cinco Calles is a square of medieval origin located in the heart of the historic centre of the city of Pontevedra.

Sanctuary of the Apparitions

Church

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The Sanctuary of the Apparitions is a Catholic convent and sanctuary located in Pontevedra, Spain. According to Sister Lúcia, it was here that the child Jesus and the Virgin Mary appeared to her in 1925-1926 and revealed to her the First Saturdays Devotion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include A Moureira and O Burgo.

A Moureira

Quarter

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A Moureira is the old seafarers' and fishermen's quarter of the city of Pontevedra, where the Seamen's Guild lived, near the Lérez river, the Pontevedra ria and the Gafos river. Nowadays, it is part of the city centre.

O Burgo

Suburb

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O Burgo is a neighbourhood in the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city and is crossed by the Portuguese Way. On its right-hand side is the A Xunqueira area with important educational and cultural facilities.