Pontevedra Trip Overview
Starting at the Plaza of the Pilgrims, where for centuries pilgrims have stopped here before entering the city, you will admire Our Lady of Refuge Church, which dates back to 1753. The narrator, a local Galician girl, will tell you about Ravachol, one of Pontevedra´s ancient carnival characters. Your tour will then lead you to one of the most important squares within the city walls, where for centuries blacksmiths worked. You will also see the Praza do Teucro, part of a well-traveled route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Here you will discover a fountain of medieval origin. The tour will end as you visit the plaza that hosted medieval markets, the Praza da Pedrera.
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* Duration: 39 minutes
* Starts: Pontevedra, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Starting at the Plaza of the Pilgrims, where for centuries pilgrims have stopped here before entering the city, you will admire Our Lady of Refuge Church, which dates back to 1753. The narrator, a local Galician girl, will tell you about Ravachol, one of Pontevedra´s ancient carnival characters. Your tour will then lead you to one of the most important squares within the city walls, where for centuries blacksmiths worked. You will also see the Praza do Teucro, part of a well-traveled route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Here you will discover a fountain of medieval origin. The tour will end as you visit the plaza that hosted medieval markets, the Praza da Pedrera.
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Stop At: Pazo de Mugartegui, Plaza de la Pedreira, 36002 Pontevedra Spain
The Pazo de Mugartegui is a noble baroque building from the s. XVIII located in the Plaza de A Pedreira, named for the stone carving activities developed here by the city stonecutters.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Cruceiro Praza das Cinco Ruas, Praza das Cinco Ruas Al lado de la casa de Valle-Inclán, 36002 Pontevedra Spain
Plaza de las cinco Ruas
Pass By: Plaza de Teucro, 36002 Pontevedra Spain
Plaza do teucro
Pass By: Plaza de la Verdura, 36002 Pontevedra Spain
Verdura square
