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Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Category: Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela
The main facade of the Cathedral is called Obradoiro, which means golds mithwork, because it was deeply artistic and witty developed by the stone cutters in the 18th century. The total surface of Santiago de Compostela`s cathedral is nowadays 23000 square meters. The first church`s foundation stone ...

Guarda (A)

Old celtic village "Castro de Santa Tegra"
Category: Ancient architecture in Guarda (A)
The Castros are old celtic buildings (the celts came to Galicia 2800 years ago and they built their villages in the best naturally defended places). Castro de Santa Tegra is the biggest found. It is situated near town of A Guarda (southwest of Galicia), in a Minos`s riverside mount, near hispanic-po...

Lugo

Old Celtic village "Castro de Viladonga"
Category: Archeological site in Lugo
Castro de Viladonga is situated 20 minutes, by car, from the city of Lugo (Galicia, Spain). It is a remainder of the celtic past of Galicia. It shows up the close-knit relationship with the other six historic celtic nations.Castro de Viladonga is probbaly one of the best preserved castros of the who...

URL: http://www.aaviladonga.es/

Carballeda de Avia

monastery of San Estevo de Ribas do Sil
Category: Monastery in Carballeda de Avia
The monastery of San Estevo de Ribas do Sil is situated near municipality of Carballeda de Avia, province of Ourense, Galicia.The monastery dates, following print sources, from the X century, although it is thought that it was erected in the VI century over a pre-existing temple by Saint Martín Dum...

Vigo

Vigo historic center "Casco Vello"
Category: Ancient architecture in Vigo
Casco Vello is Vigo`s historic quarter. It is certainly worth exploration with its labyrinth of steep, winding streets and little shops that sell all manner of local goods. Point of interest there is Puerta del Sol (located in the very center of Vigo) where a very curious sculpture stands a top ...

Coruna (A)

Tower of Hercules
Category: Ancient architecture in Coruna (A)
The Tower of Hercules is located in city of A Coruna, autonomous community of Galica, north-western Spain. It is an ancient Roman lighthouse on a peninsula about 2.4 kilometers from the centre of A Coruña.

Ribeira

Sardine festival (summer)
Category: Events & Festivals in Ribeira
Big sardine festival is held every summer in Ribeira. It is reputed to serve the best (and certainly the most recently caught) sardines in Galicia. Ribeira is known as the best spot in Galicia to get freshly caught and cooked seafood.

Muros

The fishing port and harbour area of Muros
Category: Port in Muros
The harbour area, with a port and promenade, is one of the landmarks and among the first thing you see on arrival at Muros. There are also numerous bars lining the main road that bisects the sea and town centre and all the inner streets are very narrow.

Padron

Padron monastery of Santiago
Category: Monastery in Padron
The monastery and the church of Santiago are situated at either side of the river that splits town of Padron. Both are place of interest among the visitors of the town. The church has an old stone known as the Pedron beneath its altar and may be this is the word from which Padron town gets its name....

Pontevedra

Santa Maria cathedral
Category: Cathedral in Pontevedra
The Santa Maria cathedral is Pontevedra`s most important piece of religious city heritage. It was built in, and using money from, the city`s days as a major sea port. The building has had many additions over time and today has two very distinct facades. It also has some valuable artifacts within and...

Ourense

The old Roman Spa
Category: Archeological site in Ourense
The old Roman Spa in Ourenses are among the most famous features of the city. It still gushes hot water from its many outlests into some small bathing vats. It is no longer in use, but has been preserved in an ornimental garden setting.

Boiro

Tower of Goians
Category: Ancient architecture in Boiro
"Tower of Goians" ("Torre de Goians") is one of historical monuments and the well-known attractions in region of Boiro.

Ribadeo

Beach of the cathedrals
Category: Beach resort in Ribadeo
Beach of the cathedrals (known also as "Playa de las Catedrales" or "Praia de Augas Santas"), is a beach in the north-west of Spain in municipality of Ribadeo (region of Galicia). It is famous for its rock formations, best seen when the tide is low.

Amoeiro

Church San Pedro de Trasalba
Category: Church in Amoeiro
This church is located in village of Trasalba - several kilometers south of Amoeiro and east of Punxin.

Punxin

Celebration of San Antionio (June 13)
Category: Events & Festivals in Punxin
Each municipality in Spain has its own patron saint. But besides these, Punxín has two celebrations of saints and one of them is the festival is dedicated to San Antonio that is held on June 13.

Allariz

Church of Santa Marina
Category: Church in Allariz
The Santa Mariña Church in Allariz is one of the Romanesque treasures of the region.

Boqueixon

Pico Sacro
Category: Rock-formation in Boqueixon
Pico Sacro (Holy Peak) is situated near Boqueixon and is one of the most characteristic mountains in Galicia. It is a pointed shape, the peculiar morphology of a crystallized quartz rock base and has a height of 533 meters. It is one of the places where the region of Santiago can best be appreciate...

Betanzos

Convent de Enclosed Augustinians
Category: Monastery in Betanzos
The Convent de Enclosed Agustinians is located in the center of town of Betanzos. It was built in the 17th to 18th centuries. The whole construction is made of stone.

Betanzos

Church of Santiago
Category: Church in Betanzos
Igrexa de Santiago is located in central part of town of Betanzos. It is a Gothic Church built in XV century by Fernán Pérez de Andrade. The main facade was rebuilt between 1899 and 1901.The church has a basilica and three naves. The pillars of the nave are square. The main chapel is covered wit...

Ribadavia

Guided wine route
Category: Market-place in Ribadavia
Ribadavia is an important wine center. The tourists offices in the town organizing different journeys in magic and medieval Galicia, involving leafy views of vineyards and forests, ancient monasteries and romantic churches. On the trips visitors will enjoy of the beauty of the region and in same tim...

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