Iglesia de Santa Liberata
Iglesia de Santa Liberata
Nearest city:
Vigo
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Baiona
Plaza de Santa Liberata
36300 Baiona Pontevedra
Spain
Teléfono
This chapel was built in honour of Saint Wilgefortis, daughter of Baiona, who was a martyr and in 139 became the first woman to be crucified. It was built in the Italian Plateresque style.
Construction began in 1695 and was funded by the people so that her remains could be laid to rest there. The facade has two elegant towers and a niche with a statue of the Saint on the cross. The altarpiece depicts the crucifixion and has a series of high relief medallions representing the martyrdom of her eight sisters. On the sides of the altar are two well-preserved paintings: one of Saint Francis Xavier preaching to the people of India and another of the Virgin of Mount Carmel.
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Landscape interest of the surroundings
Moderate
Description of the environment
Urban
Chronology
S. XVII
Responsible body
Concello de Baiona
State of conservation
Good