Church of Saint Mary of Villestro

Church of Saint Mary of Villestro is a church in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia which is located on Lugar Tras Igrexa. Church of Saint Mary of Villestro is situated nearby to the cemetery Camposanto de Villestro, as well as near the historic building Rectory House of Villestro.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Description: church in Santiago de Compostela
Also known as: “Church of Saint Mary, Villestro” and “Igrexa de Santa María de Villestro”
Address: Lugar Tras Igrexa, 15896

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rocha Forte Castle and Church of Saint Mary.

Rocha Forte Castle

Archaeological site

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The Rocha Forte Castle is a ruined fort near Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia, Spain. It was first mentioned in written documents from 1253, but it had probably been built earlier. Rocha Forte Castle is situated 4 km southeast of Church of Saint Mary of Villestro.

Church of Saint Mary

Church

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Church of Saint Mary is situated 2 km northeast of Church of Saint Mary of Villestro.

Monte Pedroso

Peak

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Monte Pedroso is a granite summit close to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Being the highest peak in the vicinity of Santiago it offers excellent views over the town. Close to the summit spiral-like engravings from Stone or Bronze Age have been found. Monte Pedroso is situated 3½ km east of Church of Saint Mary of Villestro.