What to see and do in Ferreiros

Ferreiros is a spot in Lugo on the French Way whose name recalls its past as a blacksmiths' enclave: it was once home to a workshop making armour and gear for pilgrims, who came from all over to have their shoes nailed or replaced. Its Romanesque parish church of Santa María, built in the 12th century, was moved stone by stone to Mirallos, its current location, and preserves a medieval baptismal font.

Records made in several old Jacobean manuscripts affirm the importance of Ferreiros within the Way to Santiago. This place is said to be an enclave of blacksmiths and home to a factory of armour and equipment for pilgrims. People from all over came to Ferreiros to nail their shoes or get new ones.
This tiny village is located approximately 9 km from Portomarín and belongs to the municipality of Paradela, in the region of Sarria.

Parish Church of Santa Maria

Nowadays, in this place you can admire the parish church of Santa Maria, a simple but really beautiful temple, which is considered an exemplary representation of Romanesque style, which highlights its cover. It was built in the 12th century and moved stone by stone from Ferreiros to Mirallos, its current location. The church is surrounded by the cemetery and in front of its façade, in order to decorate the place, you can see the baptismal font from medieval times.