Monuments & Landmarks - Turismo de Ourense

Portovello Chapel

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

Rúa Pablo Iglesias, 4, 32004

As Caldas Church

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

Av. das Caldas, 38, 32001

+34 988 211 954

www.santiagocaldas.org

Velle Dam

La carretera sobre las compuertas de la presa de Velle es un paso habitual del Miño con vistas a la ciudad.

Baixada Praia Oira, 23A, 32001

Footbridges

The construction of footbridges closed river Minho’s green corridor: a 14-km traffic-free pathway to enjoy walking, running or cycling.

Franciscans’ Church

Originally at St Francis’ Monastery, this small church hidden among huge modern buildings hides a bagpiper in the capitals of its façade.

Xaquín Lorenzo, 7, 32003

St Dominic’s Church

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.

Rúa Santo Domingo, 23, 32003

St. Martha’s Church in Velle

The old church of St. Martha in Velle combines different styles, although its interior preserves some elements of Romanesque origin, dated in the 13th century.

Aldea Regoufe, 89, Velle,

St. Andrew’s Church

The Romanesque church of St. Andrew (13th century), in the village of Castro de Beiro, sits on an ancient pre-Roman settlement from which magnificent views can be seen.

Caserio O Castro, 8, Castro de Beiro, 32980 Castro de Beiro

St. Mammes’ Church

This 13th-century parish church in Palmés was originally linked to the now lost monastery of St. Columba in Naves.

Carretera de Palmés, 62, 32981 Palmés

St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter’s Church in Cudeiro is located on the Way to Santiago. Although very transformed, it preserves Romanesque elements that date it at the early 13th century.

Travesía do Torreiro, 2, 32103 Cudeiro