Peto da Virxe do Carme at As Burgas
The Peto da Virxe do Carme, located near As Burgas, is a unique example of the popular religious heritage of Ourense. It is a small stone monument, typically Galician, housing an image of the Virgin of Carmen. These types of structures, known as petos de ánimas, were spaces for prayer and reflection, where travelers left […]
Itsasmuseum
Maritime museum of the Bilbao estuary
CANEDO THERMAL BATHS
The Canedo Thermal Baths, located on the banks of the Miño River in Ourense, are a highly valued outdoor thermal space enjoyed by both locals and visitors. These natural hot water pools, with water emerging at around 40 °C, offer a peaceful environment surrounded by vegetation, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the benefits of thermalism. […]
Peto de Animas San Pedro de Trasalba
The peto de ánimas is a small open-type religious monument, where you can see a niche with two souls in a praying attitude over the flames of Purgatory. Below the niche, there is a small protruding table with the alms box, which is currently covered. Above the niche appears a small skull, and the stone […]
Oiasso Roman Museum
Roman Museum
OUTARIZ THERMAL BATHS
The Outariz Thermal Baths are one of the most popular and modern thermal complexes in Ourense, located on the banks of the Miño River and surrounded by nature. Inspired by traditional Japanese baths, they offer a circuit of outdoor and indoor pools with mineromedicinal waters that emerge at temperatures close to 60 °C. The facility […]
Cruceiro of Plaza da Madalena
The cruceiro of Praza da Madalena, made of granite in 1718, is one of the most outstanding heritage elements in the historic center of Ourense. Located in a cozy square between the church of Santa María Nai and the Cathedral, the cruceiro features on its cross the figures of Christ crucified over a skull and […]
PUENTE CASTRELO DE MIÑO
The O Diestro Thermal Baths are located next to the Miño River, in a very beautiful spot in Castrelo de Miño. There, the water comes out of the ground very hot, like a giant bathtub, and it smells a bit strange, like eggs. This smell is because it contains sulfur, a mineral that helps care […]
Pazo de Bouzas
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 […]
RAILWAY BRIDGE – OURENSE VIADUCT
The Ourense Railway Bridge, also known as the Ourense Viaduct, is one of the city’s most emblematic infrastructures and a symbol of the arrival of the train to Galicia. Opened at the end of the 19th century, this viaduct crosses the Miño River upstream from the historic center, connecting both banks and facilitating railway communication […]