As Burgas de Ourense
Las Burgas, located in the very center of Ourense, are one of the most recognizable symbols of the city and a benchmark of Galician thermalism. This thermal complex features three fountains from different eras and architectural styles. The upper fountain, the oldest, dates back to the 17th century and has two spouts and simple decoration […]
Rectoral Santa María de Punxín
The Rectoral of Santa María de Punxín is located next to the parish church of the same name. It is a traditional Galician construction made of granite ashlar and irregular masonry, with an L-shaped floor plan and a gabled roof. Currently, the building is unused, but it remains part of the historic and architectural ensemble […]
Pazo do Concello de Ourense
The Pazo do Concello de Ourense, located in the Praza Maior, is an elegant eclectic-style building constructed in ashlar masonry at the end of the 19th century. It stands out for its carefully crafted facade, featuring the large coat of arms of Spain, Doric capital columns, and the three main arches, each more than three […]
Ponte da Burga
The Ponte da Burga, located in the city of Ourense, is a small but significant structure that reflects the relationship between historic urbanism and thermal water. Very close to the As Burgas area, this stone footbridge has facilitated, over time, the passage of locals and visitors through a key area of the city. Although modest […]
Pazo Casdemiro
The Pazo Casdemiro is a notable Galician manor house, especially known as the birthplace of Padre Feijóo in 1676. Built in the early 17th century, the pazo has undergone numerous restorations throughout its history. It features a rectangular floor plan, with two stories and an exterior courtyard arranged on two levels. The construction, made of […]
TERMAS DO MUIÑO DA VEIGA
The Termas do Muíño da Veiga are one of the most cherished thermal spots in Ourense. Located on the banks of the Miño River, about four kilometers from the city center, they offer several outdoor pools with hot waters emerging at around 40 °C. Their natural setting and free access make this place an ideal […]
Church of Santa María de Feá
The Church of Santa María de Feá is a prominent example of Romanesque religious architecture, built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It features a rectangular plan and a gabled roof, topped at the ends by diamond-point pinnacles and an Agnus Dei sculpted on the apse wall. The entire cornice is decorated with […]
MILLENNIUM BRIDGE
The Millennium Bridge, inaugurated in 2001, is the most modern and avant-garde bridge in Ourense. It crosses the Miño River and has become a symbol of the contemporary city thanks to its innovative design and spectacular elevated pedestrian walkway, which offers unique views over the river and the city. Built of concrete and steel, it […]
Pazo de Trasalba / Otero Pedrayo Museum
The Pazo de Trasalba, located in the place known as “Campanas de Abaixo” and integrated into the urban core of Trasalba, is a rectangular building. Its main facade, facing west, is almost entirely lined by a solaina (covered gallery) which at its end has been transformed into a glazed gallery. From the front courtyard, access […]
Fonte do Tinteiro
Fonte do Tinteiro is one of the most emblematic thermal springs in Ourense, located on the banks of the Miño River and accessible by a pleasant walk from the bus station, passing by the fairground. This spring, equipped with a manual pump to extract water from its well, offers waters with low mineralization, bicarbonated, sodic, […]