Santo Tirso Monastery

The monastery was founded in 978 by Unisco Godins, wife of Aboazar Lovesendes,[2] first lord of Maia and ancestor of this family.

On 23 November 1097, count Henrique and his wife Teresa donated land, defining the boundaries, and other properties to Soeiro Mendes da Maia,[3] a descendant of Unisco and Abunazar.

The facade has three niches in which are housed the sculptures of Santo Tirso in the center, flanked by S. Bento and Santa Escolástica.

In the tympanum is inscribed the date of 1679 that, hypothetically, represents the term of the construction of the church.

After secularization the monastery was divided; one part for private individuals, the other for public offices (Town Hall – in the old convent inns, the Court and Administration of the county) and the Conde S. Bento Agricultural Asylum, and one last part for parish residence.