Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Ourense (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Ourense Cathedral, Ponte Vella, and As Burgas. Also, be sure to include Igrexa da Santísima Trindade in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Ourense (Galicia).
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Ourense Cathedral
Also known as: Catedral de Orense
Building in Ourense, Spain. Ourense Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Ourense in northwestern Spain. Dedicated to St Martin, it was founded in 550. The first structure was restored by Alonso el Casto. The present mainly Gothic building was raised with the support of Bishop Lorenzo in 1220. Its local patroness is Saint Euphemia. There is a silver-plated shrine, and others of St Facundus and St Primitivus. The Christ's Chapel was added in 1567 by Bishop San Francisco Triccio. It contains an image of Christ, which was brought in 1330 from a small church on Cape Finisterre. John the Baptist's Chapel was created in 1468 by the Conde de Benavente. The Portal of Paradise is sculptured and enriched with figures of angels and saints, while the antique cloisters were erected in 1204 by Bishop Ederonio. The Capilla de la Maria Madre was restored in 1722, and connected by the cloisters with the cathedral. The eight canons were called Cardenales, as at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and they alone did services before the altar; this custom was recognised as "immemorial" by Pope Innocent III, in 1209. The cathedral, which has undergone an impressive transition of architectural styles of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical, was built to a Latin Cross plan. It has been a functional basilica since 1887. The cathedral has a crucifix that is held in great reverence all over Galicia.[1]
Address: Plaza do Trigo s/n, 32005 Ourense
Ponte Vella
Also known as: Puente medieval de Orense
Footbridge in Ourense, Spain. Ponte Vella is a medieval footbridge built on Roman foundations in Ourense, Spain. Located at the intersection of N120 and Rua Progreso, it spans the Minho River. Its steep rise of 135 feet above the Minho River makes for safe passage during flash floods. At one time, it was considered to be the biggest bridge in all of Spain.[2]
As Burgas
Also known as: Las Burgas
Historical landmark in Ourense, Spain. As Burgas are hot springs in the historic center of Ourense, in Galicia, Spain. They include Burga do Medio, which is infused with gas, Burga de Arriba and a Burga de Abaixo. The waters are similar to those of Carlsbad, and gush from granite rock to the west of the town at almost the boiling point. The hot mineral waters gush at 80 gallons per minute.[3]
Address: Rua Vilar 8, 32005 Ourense
Igrexa da Santísima Trindade
The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Catholic temple from between the 12th and 16th centuries located in Orense.
Balneario Chavasqueira
Spa, Hot springs, Cafe
Address: Rua Mercado S/N, 32001 Ourense
Rúa Hermanos Villar
Square
Address: C/ Lamas Carvajal nº 9 bajo, Ourense