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Lugo half day tour

secchi — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:35:01 +0000

Walking & panoramic tour: Roman Wall (declared World Heritage by UNESCO) with 2000 metres perimeter. The Romanic Cathedral, Santa María Square (Bishop´s Palace), Campo Square (the old roman “foro”). Santo Domingo Church & San Francisco Monastery (Provincial Museum: Celtic gold work, local pottery, roman mosaic…). Council Palace.

A Coruña & Betanzos

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:57:03 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña, taking a sightseeing tour which includes passing by San Anton Castle originally built in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world (s. II A.C.) & UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki) or Riazor and Orzan beaches with great views looking out towards the wild Atlantic Ocean. Besides, the visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore. Betanzos (Knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces.

Pilgrins way to Santiago

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:55:38 +0000

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1993. Countless people have gone to Compostela in pilgrimage, since St. James tomb was discovered in the 9th century by Teodomiro (the Iria Flavia´s Bishop). O Cebreiro (pilgrims hospital, Santa María Church, “Pallozas”: traditional houses constructed os stone and straw). Triacastela (Santiago´s Church). San Julián de Samos (Benedictine Monastery). Portomarín (the church fortess of Saint John). Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa and Santiago de Compostela.

Ourense & Monforte de Lemos

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:50:09 +0000

OURENSE Walking tour: Council Gardens, As Burgas (Thermal Springs at 70 degrees Centigrade). The Romanic Cathedral was building in the XII th. Century. (Porch of the Paradise, Holy Christ Chapel…). Episcopal Palace (Archaeological Museum). Santa Eufemia Baroque Church. Council Square (the “Espolón”). San Francisco Monastery & Stª. María Madre Church. Panoramic drive: a long the riverside, Roman Bridge, Millenium Bridge, “Ninphas” Promenade… MONFORTE DE LEMOS: College of the Piarist Fathers (small collection of paintings: El Greco, Andrea del Sarto, etc) , The Medieval Fortress-The Homage Tower, The Count’s Palace (built in the 16th century, the Counts of Lemos were one of the most important noble families of Spain), The Benedictine Monastery of San Vicente del Pino,…

SACRED VALLEY

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:48:32 +0000

More than 2.000 years ago, the Romans introduced in this region the Wine Grape Growing. During the Medieval Ages it was a continued activity carried out by the different monastic orders that settled down in the confluence of the Miño and Sil. It is for this reason that, at present, it is possible to find numerous churches and monasteries worth visiting. In this spectacular and rugged scenery, characterized by the narrowness of different rivers in deep canyons, has emerged one of the most important Wine Producing regions in Galicia, labelled with the Appellation of Origin (D.O.) “Ribeira Sacra”

Santiago de Compostela City Tour

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:45:11 +0000

Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a pilgrim city and its historical center is full of dazzling monuments, most of them in a grand or monumental scale . This walking tour will lead you through an extraordinary ensemble of distinguished monuments grouped around the tomb of St James the Greater, including charming chapels, magnificent monasteries or splendid urban palaces. With its meandering medieval street plan and aging buildings there is the impression of timelessness in Santiago, each stone reflects the history of the city in perfect harmony. This magical city boasts a wealth of more secular architectural treasures such as the different squares that surrounds the impressive Cathedral. The Obradoiro Square with the spectacular baroque main façade of the cathedral, the massive City Hall (Raxoi Palace), the college building of the city´s university (San Xerome College) or the luxurious state run hotel Parador Reyes Catolicos ; Platerías Square where we´ll see the Chapterhouse from the 18th century, the Horses Fountain and the most antique façade of the cathedral, romanesque in style; Quintana Square with the Grapevine House with interesting granite fruits carved in the façade, the oldest monastery of the city, San Paio de Antealtares, and the Holy Door only opened in Holy Years; finally the Azabachería Square with the second biggest monastery in Spain, San Martín Pinario, the northern façade of the cathedral in a neoclassical style and the famous “azabache” (jet stone) used for jewelry and amulets. Walking through the “Rúas” (picturesque and narrow streets) outlined by the resplendent”Pazos” (urban Manor House) you will marvel at the artistic splendor of glistening granite facades. The medieval vaulted arcades, flagstones and coat of arms are present in the different constructions from the 16th to 18th centuries including the Fonseca Palace, with a beautiful Renaissance courtyard, that was the original seat of the University of Santiago, one of the most ancient in Europe . Santiago´s historical importance and architectural splendor will be the highlight of this tour.

The Pilgrims Way: Samos & Portomarín

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:38:19 +0000

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1993. Countless people have gone to Compostela in pilgrimage, since St. James tomb was discovered in the 9th century by Teodomiro (the Iria Flavia´s Bishop). San Julián de Samos (Benedictine Monastery). Portomarín (the church fortess of Saint John).