Millennium Bridge
A symbol for contemporary Ourense, it was built in 2001 and with it Ourense entered the new millennium. Its silhouette and the footbridge, rising to 22 metres above the river, are remarkable.
As Burgas
The origin of Ourense is related to these ancient sources flowing at more than 60 ° C.
Rúa Burgas, 14, 32005
Viaduct
An engineering work of very large scale, surprisingly light. A pity that it can only be visited from the train.
Blacksmiths’ Square
An old market of farm tools, it is the natural entrance to “Os Viños”, the traditional area of tapas bars and taverns in Ourense.
Praza do Ferro s/n, 32005
Mayor’s Square
This square was the site of two crucial moments in the history of Ourense: the arrival of the first Franciscan friars and the exercise of power of the king through the appointed mayor.
Otero Pedrayo High School
First centre of secular education of the city. Its highlights are the classic lines of its austere Modernist façade and the lavish ornamentation of its small auditorium.
Rúa Padre Feijóo, 12, 32005
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Marcos Valcárcel Cultural Centre
This old textile store transformed into an exhibition centre is a magnificent example of Modernism in Ourense.
Progreso, 30, 32003
Natural Archaelogical Site of Santomé
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 .
Lonia Bridge
A beautiful medieval bridge still accessible, here starts the route to Santomé, the Celtic and Roman settlement to which it possibly gave service hundreds of years ago.
St Martin’s Square
A square for the monumental stairs of the Cathedral’s West Gate , built in the 20th century.
Principal Theatre
Flirtatious Italian-style theatre with permanent programming, in a building of the 19th century. Its dome takes us to “paradise” thanks to painter Quessada’s frescoes.
Rúa da Paz, 9, 32005
Eironciño dos Cabaleiros
Cozy square in what was the noble district of medieval Ourense. María Andrea’s house, with its balcony from the 16th century, stands out.