Pazo de Bouzas
About this heritage
The Pazo de Bouzas, located in the municipality of O Pereiro de Aguiar (Ourense), is a prominent example of Galician manor architecture. Built between the 17th and 18th centuries, it combines defensive elements with residential spaces typical of rural noble houses. Its stone facade, heraldic shield, balconies, and natural surroundings make this pazo an important historical and cultural testimony. Currently, it is a symbol of the aristocratic past of the area and is part of Galicia's valuable ethnographic heritage.
To learn more
The Pazo de Bouzas, in the parish of Vilaboa (O Pereiro de Aguiar), constitutes a significant example of Galician civil architecture from the modern era. It is a rectangular-plan construction, built in granite ashlar, organized around a main residential volume. It features a well-preserved noble coat of arms, wrought iron balconies, and a symmetrical structure characteristic of Galician Baroque. The complex retains auxiliary elements such as a hórreo and porches, integrated into a landscape space of interest. Its heritage value lies both in its architectural features and in its relationship with local power structures of the 17th-18th centuries.
To know it better
The Pazo de Bouzas is a very large and old house that belonged to a Galician noble family. It is located in O Pereiro de Aguiar and has many interesting parts: stone walls, a family shield on the facade, and gardens around it. In the past, pazos were like small fortresses where important people lived. Today it helps us understand how Galician nobles lived centuries ago and what their houses were like. It is a perfect example of Galicia's living history.
Location
- Town
- Bouzas do Fondo
- Municipality
- Pereiro de Aguiar
- Province
- Ourense
- Country
- Spain
The asset
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño – Ourense
- Environment
- Rural
How to get there
- Access
- By land
The visit
- Visitable
- Yes
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.38828
- Longitud
- -7.78865