Location: Pontevedra
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Pontevedra (Galician: [ˌponteˈβɛðɾa], Spanish: [ponteˈβeðɾa]) is a Spanish city in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. It is the capital of both the Comarca (County) and Province of Pontevedra, and of the Rias Baixas in Galicia. It is also the capital of its own municipality which is, in fact, often considered as an extension of the actual city. Pontevedra is the provincial district court seat.
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1. Capilla del Nazareno
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A small baroque chapel with a small stone image of the Virgin Mary embedded in its façade. It's the former chapel of the cloistered convent of the Emparedadas. At present, the Day of the Nazarene (first Friday of March) is very much visited to ask for the three graces.
2. Basilica de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 292 reviews
3. Iglesia de la Virgen Peregrina
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4.5 based on 668 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Built in 1778, its location is such that it is externally one of the most impressive churches in Pontevedra, facing onto the Pza da Peregrina. A stopping point for pilgrims who were having their documents stamped here, the church plan is in the shape of a scallop shell and the shells are incorporated into much of the decoration. Otherwise, compared to some of the other churches, the decoration is quite restrained, with your eyes drawn upwards into the dome, and thence to heaven.
4. Convento e Iglesia de San Francisco
5. Casco antiguo de Pontevedra
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Your first port of call before exploring the old town is the Tourist Information Office, itself in a historic building, where a map is available plus lots of information from the staff. This is a fascinating town to explore on foot, but beware of cars driving down the narrow alleys. You will find churches such as the Basilica de Santa Maria and the Iglesia de San Bartolome, former grand houses such as Pazo del Baron, informal squares with restaurants, bars, statues and fountains, plus the town's theatre which, although relatively modern, is designed to blend in with the town's architecture.
6. Plaza de la Lena
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By manuelj394 - New Orleans, United States
Back in the day, this square was used to trade firewood. Nowadays is one of the hot spots for trendy bistros yet, not hyper hipster. You’ll need to park a few blocks away since this area of Pontevedra is pro pedestrians. The square is full of tables from six different small restaurants.
