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designed this building too, but there is no basis for this tradition. The main door does resemble the
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In addition to the above listed pazos are the following, which are of minor note: Pazo of
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Casa da Abbey of St. Stephen Ribas do Minho, is surrounded by a stone wall and is accessed by a portalón with semicircular arch, is rectangular and a small chapel outside. Not open to the public.
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