Main Square
Centre and heart of monumental Ourense. Its sloping floor, a rarity among Spanish main squares, attracts attention.
Praza Maior, 2, 32005
Saints Cosmas and Damian’s Square
Known for being the site for Baltar’s nativity scene, it was during the Middle Ages one of the city gates.
Rúa Cabeza de Manzaneda, 29, 32005
Oca-Valladares Palace
It is common that Liceo programmes concerts, exhibitions and other cultural activities. Its café, in the central patio of columns, is a traditional place for social gatherings in the city.
Rúa Lamas Carvajal, 5, 32005
Alameda Park
Of medieval origin, this place still retains the charm of late 19th century, with beautiful examples of Modernist architecture.
Rúa do Progreso, 53, 32005
St Euphemia’s Church
Former Jesuit school with a remarkable façade, archetype of Galician Baroque. Its concave shape, used to give greater monumentality, attracts attention.
Rúa Lamas Carvajal, 7, 32005
Trinity Church
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.
Plaza Trinidad, 5, 32005
Church of Holy Mary, Mother of God
Site of the original cathedral of Ourense, from which the columns of the façade remain.
Rúa Santa María, 1, 32005
O Posío Garden
Old botanical garden where it is easy to see peacocks, the most distinguished inhabitants of this park.
Rúa Lugo, 1, 32005
Wheat Square
Old grain market by the Cathedral’s southern façade, surrounded by noble houses.
Praza do Trigo, 6, 32005
St Francis’ Cemetery
Romantic cemetery in which some of the most important local intellectuals are buried.
Rúa da Granxa, S/N, 32005
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St Francis’ Cloister
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.
Rúa Emilia Pardo Bazán, 45, 32004
Chapel of Our Lady of Los Remedios
Chapel attached to the Old Bridge, with which it forms a National Historic Monument. Its popular feast is celebrated on September 8th.
Capilla Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios, 32003