The paintings of San Martiño Pinario
Galician painting and the quality of its works have been questioned on numerous occasions by critics such as Manuel Murguía and Couselo Bouzas. However, in the heart of Santiago de Compostela is the collection of paintings of San Martiño Pinario.
San Martiño Pinario at the service of pilgrims
The monastery of San Martiño Pinario was linked from its origin to the cult of the apostle Saint James and the Jacobean tradition. Therefore, it is not surprising that it dedicated part of its services to the welfare of the pilgrims who arrived at its doors.
The monastery of San Martiño Pinario: Seat of institutions
Today, the monastery of San Martiño Pinario is one of the most emblematic buildings in Santiago de Compostela. This Benedictine abbey has its origins in the Inventio, with the discovery of the remains of the apostle Saint James (820-830) and has undergone major transformations over time.
San Martiño Pinario and the Jacobean cult
The monastery of San Martiño Pinario is near the Cathedral of Santiago. Its origins are uncertain, but it is known to have been one of the first religious centres linked to the cult and custody of the tomb of the Apostle.
Monastery and Church of Saint Martiño Pinario
The Monastery of Saint Martiño Pinairo is located in the Azabachería Square, next to the north façade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is the second-largest monastery in Spain, after El Escorial.
