Santa Comba is one of the most important heritage sites in southern Galicia and an essential landmark for understanding the history of the region. Its main symbol is the Church of Santa Comba de Bande, one of the best-preserved Pre-Romanesque churches on the Iberian Peninsula, built in the 7th century during the Visigothic period.
The site lies in an area that has been inhabited since Roman times, very close to the ancient Vía Nova, the Roman road that linked Braga and Astorga. Here, visitors can discover how the rich history of the Baixa Limia complements its outstanding natural heritage.
Santa Comba is a remarkable example of the long continuity of human settlement in this land, where heritage, landscape and memory come together to offer a fascinating insight into the history of the Xurés beyond its mountains.
