Civil Architecture

An exciting symphony of colour built in stone; in its archs we may find the apostles, the prophets and the elders of the Apocalypse playing their instruments.

Central monument of Ourense, around which the Historic Centre is articulated. It is the oldest in Galicia, with towers that give it an air of strength.

Keeping one of the most popular statues of the city, a baroque Christ of great realism surrounded by legends.

A beautiful gilded altarpiece stands out in the centre, bathed in light filtered through the Gothic dome.

Former Jesuit school with a remarkable façade, archetype of Galician Baroque. Its concave shape, used to give greater monumentality, attracts attention.

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.

Site of the original cathedral of Ourense, from which the columns of the façade remain.

Romantic cemetery in which some of the most important local intellectuals are buried.

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.

Chapel attached to the Old Bridge, with which it forms a National Historic Monument. Its popular feast is celebrated on September 8th.

Beautiful chapel on the river bank, it takes its name from the old port that was here centuries ago.

Neogothic church in the neighborhood of A Ponte. Inside, an altarpiece honours the figure of its patron, St. James.