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BAGPIPE MUSEUM

BAGPIPE MUSEUM

This museum is a world reference point for learning about the gaita de fol, its parts and its history.

This museum is a world reference for learning about the gaita de fol, its parts and history. There is a workshop where visitors can see tools from earlier times and materials used to make the bagpipes and their parts. There are also many activities.

Geomorphology and Landscape Interpretation Center of the Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés Park

Muiños de Vilameá

This set presents 12 mills composed of a simple stone structure with a gabled roof.

This locality stands out for two factors: its excellent state of preservation and the particularity of its

Salgeiro (Town)

This small village preserves the style and characteristics of the traditional architecture of the Baixa Limia.

Dolmen de Queguas - A Casa da Moura

The archaeological remains of the "Casa da Moura" are one of the most spectacular dolmens in Galicia, both for its size and its good state of preservation.

PALLOZAS DAS CORTES DA CARBALLEIRA

Set of old corrals that gave shelter to the cattle herds.

Aira de Canastros (horreos) de Esperanzo

Small constructions used for storage, elevated on pillars, with an elongated floor plan and a gabled roof.

MEGALITHS OF VAL DO SALAS (NECROPOLIS OF OUTEIRO DE CAVALADRE)

A complete example of a dolmen with a polygonal chamber formed by seven slabs that support another large slab

CHAPEL OF A PONTE LIÑARES

Chapel of rectangular plant and unique ship, with a covered atrium supported on quadrangular columns and cover of tile roof to three waters.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHAPEL

Rectangular chapel with granite masonry walls, linteled door and circular openings on both sides of the doorway.

Crucero of Vilela

A quadrangular pedestal stands on a tiered platform, on which sits a circular shaft ending in a capital decorated with vegetal forms at the corners.

SAN PEDRO FIZ CHURCH

The church has a rectangular floor plan with a raised presbytery.

SANTIAGO DE GÜIN CHURCH

The church, with a nave and transverse arches, presents great serenity of lines on the exterior.

VISIGOTHIC CHURCH OF SANTA COMBA

Dating back to the 7th century, it is the only construction that remains of an ancient monastery, and was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1921.

CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA A REAL S. XVIII

This church is in the Churrigueresque Baroque style and was completed in the first half of the 18th century.

CHURCH OF SAN MIGUEL DE LOBIOS

Its main originality lies in the fact that the tower is attached to the facade in such a way that its base ...

PETO DE ÁNIMAS DE PUXEDO

It is a granite masonry structure consisting of a small altar covered by a linteled portico supported by two pilasters with Doric capitals.

CHURCH OF SAN PEDRO DE MUÍÑOS

This church differs from other temples in the region by having the tower integrated into the facade, at the foot of the building, forming a portico.

AQUIS QUERQUENNIS

Archaeological complex formed by a roman military camp

ROMAN ROAD OF THE VIA NOVA. PORTELA DE HOME MILESTONES

At this point of the Via Nova or Via XVIII we find several grouped milestones

MANSIO AQUIS ORÍGINIS

The mansio was a resting place located in the vicinity of roads with heavy traffic, similar to modern inns.

This museum is a world reference point for learning about the gaita de fol, its parts and its history.

ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF LOIRO

Barbadás Museum: a reflection of 20th century Galician rural life. Kitchens, bedrooms, tools, school, shops, religious rites, 400+ photos social evolution....

CHAPEL OF SAN JUAN DE SOBRADO DO BISPO

In the Sobrado field, the neo-gothic chapel dedicated to Saint John has an octagonal stone box with columns, metal railing, steps and false acacias.

CHAPEL OF SAINT MAURO AND THE WAINSCOT OF ANIMAS

Built in 1867, the chapel of San Mauro is noteworthy for its popular architecture, a wainscot with criss-crossed bars and a Latin cross in the tympanum.

CHAPEL OF THE VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES (VIRGIN OF THE SNOWS)

Chapel with panoramic views

CRUCEIRO AND CHAPEL OF SAN MAMERTO

Chapel and beautiful cruceiro

CHAPEL OF SAN ROQUE DE SOBRADO DO BISPO

SAN BERNABÉ CHURCH (A VALENZÁ)

Church of San Bernabé, dated 1576 after an epidemic. It has a Baroque altar, a 17th century altarpiece and a Gothic chapel founded in 1584 by Tomé Rodríguez...

CHURCH OF SAN JUAN DE BARBADÁS

17th century church in natural surroundings. The entrance with wide stairs, doorway and belfry stand out. Interior with carvings, confessional and Renaissanc...

CHURCH OF SAN MARTIÑO DE LOIRO

Romanesque church

CHURCH OF SAN LORENZO DE PIÑOR

A 16th century church, representative of Galician religious architecture. Its façade with pilasters, baroque staircase and sober belfry stand out.

CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN OF BENTRACES

Church and village of Bentraces

CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA DE SOBRADO DO BISPO

Rural church from the 13th century with Romanesque and Gothic elements. It is notable for its 17th century Baroque altarpiece inside.

HERMITAGE OF SAN BENITO DE COVA DO LOBO

A centuries-old rural chapel in Galicia, it stands out for festivities such as the Pilgrimage of San Bieito. Its 20th century architecture reflects medieval...

Streets and squares

HISTORIC CENTRE OF BENTRACES

Pleasant old town