O Barroco de San Paio de Antealtares
The interior of the church at the Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, located opposite the apse of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, reflects the profound Baroque transformation of a monastic complex dating back to the 9th century, which was associated with the custody of the apostolic relics, liturgical service, and the welcoming of the first pilgrims. The current church, built between 1703 and 1707 according to plans by Friar Gabriel de las Casas, features a Greek cross plan extended at the base to accommodate the choir, constructed of granite masonry. The space is defined by barrel vaults and culminates in a dome resting on pendentives, whose overhead lighting intensifies the liturgical centrality of the presbytery. The main altarpiece, the work of Francisco de Castro Canseco, is composed of gilded woodcarvings, columns, niches, and devotional imagery, in keeping with the scenographic style of Galician Baroque. Since 1499, the monastery has been home to a community of Benedictine nuns, preserving its historical connection to the St. James pilgrimage site.



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