Cruceiro de Hío
Cruceiro de Hío
cruceiro
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Vigo
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Cangas de Morrazo
O Hío (Santo André)
36940 Cangas Pontevedra
Spain
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This is considered one of the most relevant cruceiros (‘stone crosses’) in Galicia. It was sculpted in 1872 by José Cerviño and represents the most significant moments of human life, from creation to redemption. The Baroque iconography and its symbolism have long been debated. It is divided into three large sections which depict the story of Christianity, from the base with Adam and Eve committing the original sin, followed by the shaft with Mary Immaculate, and lastly the capital with Christ's removal from the cross. It is situated on the square in front of the Church of San Andrés and with the exception of some free-standing pieces, the entire cruceiro is carved from a single block of granite.
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Cangas de Morrazo
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Parking
Yes, free of charge
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Elevated
Description of the environment
Rural
Chronology
siglo XIX
Property
Public
State of conservation
Good