 | Convent of Vilavella
Date: 1554 Council: Redondela Localization: Urban centre on the exit road towards Vigo and Porriño. The Convent of Vilavella was originally situated outside the urban limits of Redondela, but the growth of the town absorbed it fully. After its confiscation, it lived a long agony. It was then put to a number of uses until it was rehabilitated. It is presently managed by a company which holds banquets, company meetings, and ceremonies.Convent of nuns that was occupied for the first time by the Justinian nuns, once the building was finished during the middle of the 16th century. Its structure has been built as a central structure and a tower with battlements. The church has just the one nave. |