Cathedral of Tui. The Inside. Part 2. The Transept of the Church.

The transept is of Romanesque style. It has three naves. Part of the transept is an extension of the side aisles being similar to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Both are pilgrimage churches.

The central nave of the transept in its northern part is occupied by the Monumento de Semana Santa (Holly Week Monument). The altarpiece de la Expectación is in the southern part.

The Chapel of Santo Cristo de la Agonía (northern part) and the Chapel Altarpiece of la Soledad (southern part) are located in the aisles of the transept. Romanesque capitals that are located in the transept stand out for their rich ornamentation.

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