Church of San Martiño de Carantoña (Vimianzo)

Religious architecture
Vimianzo

Find out more about Church of San Martiño de Carantoña (Vimianzo)

The Parish Church of San Martiño de Carantoña, located in the Carantoña parish of Vimianzo, is a landmark of medieval heritage on the Costa da Morte with a 20th-century extension that enriches its history. This monument stands out on Galicia’s cultural tourism routes by blending late-medieval legacy with modern interventions that reflect the architectural evolution in Vimianzo.

The rectangular central nave of the Parish Church of San Martiño de Carantoña was built in the 20th century with a simple layout that highlights the contrast with the original structure. This contemporary addition enhances liturgical functionality without compromising the church’s historic identity, solidifying its role as a point of interest for rural and religious tourism on the Costa da Morte.

The medieval core of the Parish Church of San Martiño de Carantoña is constructed from ashlar masonry and retains a lateral bell gable serving as the bell tower. Set on a rectangular base topped by a cornice at the level of the apse, it frames a semicircular arch supported by piers housing the bell. The bell gable finishes with a triangular pediment crowned by a molded acroterion bearing a chamfered square cross with floral finials, a distinctive detail of the Jacobean style.

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