Sightseeing in Ourense - what to see. Complete travel guide
This city is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges; Orense is a major center of wine-making and a widely famous resort area. Orense is rich in iconic places, and the number of tours is not poor even if compared to the capital. The first mentions of the city refer to the 5th century. For many centuries these fertile lands have been the cause of the wars, and so the territory changed its owners several times. The first settlers were the Romans. Later the territory was conquered by the Visigoths, then by the Suevi, Moors and Normans.
The Spanish city of Ourense is sure to interest not only adults but also for small travelers. Thus, the city is famous for its thermal springs that will be remembered by kids for a very long … 
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The main feature of Ourense regional cuisine is the variety of seafood. It is mostly prepared in simple ways: boiled or grilled, and sometimes just fried in a pan with a small amount of oil, … Open
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A lot of interesting architectural sights are concentrated near the Plaza Mayor. Here, a spectacular Art Nouveau-style building dating back to the late 20th century stands out. The structure is notable for the fact that it was erected on the ruins of ancient Roman buildings. Near the square, you can see the beautiful 19th-century Town Hall building. Next to it is an architectural monument of a much earlier period - the 12th-century Episcopal Palace.
People of Ourense are great admirers of their culture and traditions and are known for their love for lush and long holidays. One of the city's largest annual celebrations is the Xinzo de … Open
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No less interesting Baroque-style monument is the Church of St. Mary built in the 18th century. It is notable for its magnificent old altar depicting the image of Saint Mary. This altar has been within the walls of the church since its foundation. The beautiful Baroque church was built on the site of an earlier one. Its interior still features some elements of the old temple.
In Ourense, you can see a lot of interesting attractions, and far not all of them are of impressive age. Puente del Milenio Bridge opened in the city in 2001 is now Ourense's outstanding … Open
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Away from the historic district of Ourense is the ancient Ponte Mayor bridge. This bridge over the river Minho was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. The first major reconstruction of the bridge took place in the 13th century when it was supplemented by a new watchtower. Today, this tower is missing, because in the 18th century it was decided to restore the bridge's original look. Since the ancient bridge is away from many popular historic streets, unfortunately, it is often left without attention. 
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Survived castles around Ourense
♥ Castle 'Alcázar of Milmanda' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Monforte de Lemos' , 35 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Castro Caldelas' , 36 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Sobroso' , 52.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Monterrei' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Ourense
♥ Natural Park 'O Invernadeiro' , 49.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Peneda-Gerês' , 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Monte Aloia' , 74.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Serra da Enciña da Lastra' , 82.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Montesinho' , 95.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Spain: things to see
Casa Mila, La Pedrera, which is located in Barcelona, might be the most famous architectural place of interest in the country. The name of the building can be literally translated as "the stone cave". The building was constructed according to the project of Gaudi and was controlled by the famous architect. It's worth mentioning that all works of Gaudi are distinguished by original and unusual design. According to initial project, Casa Mila La Pedrera was intended to be made solely from curvilinear elements and slanting partitions, but later the architect changed his original thoughts and built a unique house that has absolutely no load-bearing walls. This is the only building in the country, where even balconies have an important construction rather than decorative role.
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