The interior of the church.
Some images
taken from the TVE2 program
"Desde Galicia para el Mundo"
Literal translations from Spanish writers about the Church of San Esteban…
"The most beautiful church of the region is San Esteban de Ribas de Miño (...) in the impressive landscape of the slopes, worked into 'terraces'of rich vineyards." Ramon Pedrayo Knoll, Guide of Galicia, 1926
"The geographic position of San Esteban is magnificent (...) the church really dominates a huge panorama." Bernardine Regal,Spain Románica, 1979
"In one of the most charming and unique landscapes (...) near the Miño River. Sits one of the most beautiful and interesting Romanesque churches in Galicia." Nicanor Rielo, artistic Inventory and the province of Lugo, 1983
"A very picturesque place." Xosé Luís Laredo Verdejo, Galicia enteira, 1987
"This church is one of most beautiful of our heritage." Basilio Cegarra, Guide gives art of Galicia, 1992
"The simplicity of the ‘run down’ main facade, one of the best of our medieval architecture."Ramon Yzquierdo Perrín, Galicia Art: Medieval Art, 1993
"This jewel of the Romanesque (...) is one of the most singular monuments of Galicia and has a rosette considered one of most beautiful of the country." El Progreso: Lugo and its regions, 1998
As you realize, many have already visited. Now come and see for yourself.
