Palas de Rei, Spain

Palas de Rei, Spain

Palas de Rei Spain

The history of Palas de Rei is closely tied to a military past, as shown by the many archaeological remains in the area, including dolmens and hillforts that point to very ancient settlement. According to tradition, the town’s name, “Pallatium regis”, comes from the palace of the Visigoth king Witiza, who ruled between 702 and 710. It is said that in Palas, Witiza killed the Duke of Galicia, Favila, father of Don Pelayo. The Romanesque style arrived here along the Way of St James, leaving a clear mark on local religious architecture. The church of Vilar de Donas stands out as one of the main examples of Galician Romanesque and was declared a historic-artistic monument in 1931. Its murals are among the most remarkable and best preserved in all of Galicia.
Recommended airport
Santiago (SCQ)
Nearby destinations
  • Lugo a 29.86 km
  • Monforte de Lemos a 48.59 km
  • Vilalba a 49.96 km

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