Monumental Route (Extended)
Continue to discover Monumental Ourense through an extended route with alternatives a lilltle further from the centre but equally interesting. In several points you will find some of the best panoramic views of the city.
Alameda Park
Trinity Church
Saints Cosmas and Damian’s Square
St Francis’ Cloister
Blacksmiths’ Square
St Dominic’s Church
Franciscans’ Church
Marcos Valcárcel Cultural Centre
Old Bridge
Natural Archaelogical Site of Santomé
Of medieval origin, this place still retains the charm of late 19th century, with beautiful examples of Modernist architecture.
The statue of St Roch welcomes this unique church, built on an ancient Roman necropolis. The pediment is originally from the old hospital devoted to the saint, already disappeared.
Known for being the site for Baltar’s nativity scene, it was during the Middle Ages one of the city gates.
A cloister without a church, the last remain of the Franciscan convent that later became military headquarters. The beautiful decoration of the arches is worth a visit.
An old market of farm tools, it is the natural entrance to “Os Viños”, the traditional area of tapas bars and taverns in Ourense.
Church belonging to a former Dominican convent founded in the 17th century. The simplicity of its facade contrasts with the altarpieces inside, made in gilded Baroque style.
Originally at St Francis’ Monastery, this small church hidden among huge modern buildings hides a bagpiper in the capitals of its façade.
This old textile store transformed into an exhibition centre is a magnificent example of Modernism in Ourense.
It was the first bridge on river Minho, an engineering milestone in antiquity. Of Roman origin but often reconstructed, the silhouette of its central arches is one of the symbols of Ourense.
A place where the past and nature meet, Santomé is a magnificent indigenous forest that hides an archaeological site where the Celtic and the Galician-Roman cultures coexisted .