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Walk Through The Historical Landmarks Of Pontevedra

We are going to discover this beautiful and historic city. You will be surprised by its streets and buildings built in granite stone. Let’s start with the Basilica of Santa Maria. This is the Pearl of Galician architecture for its gothic decoration and magnificent facade. We will discover some peculiarities on the facade dedicated to Mary, such as the Saint with glasses.

From Pontevedra
Online Experience
1 Hour
Spain
Upto 10 people
English, French
Highlights
  • Real-time experience streamed live from the old town of Pontevedra
  • Admire the Basilica of Santa Maria with its gothic decoration and magnificent facade
  • Visit the Espana Square, Mendez Nunez Square, and Peregrina Square
Description

Join me on this real-time streaming Online Experience to explore Pontevedra, one of Spain's most historically rich cities, whose beautiful streets and granite buildings are sure to surprise and delight you. 

We will start our tour from the Basilica of Santa Maria, which is considered the Pearl of Galician architecture for its gothic decoration and magnificent facade. Examining the facade dedicated to Mary closely, I will show you some peculiarities herein, such as the image of the saint with glasses!
We will then continue to Espana Square, where the Town Hall is located. Around this square are numerous neoclassical buildings, the Alameda’s Garden, and the 16th-century ruins of Saint Domingo’s Monastery, all of which I will point out for you to admire.
Our next stop will be the Theatre and Lyceum and Casino building, after which we will also pay a visit to the oldest house in Pontevedra. From here, we will begin to explore the numerous squares that the city has in the old town, including the Teucro Square, which is considered the noblest for its houses with coats of arms and is named after the founder of the city.

We will walk along Real Street, where the Portuguese Santiago Way passes, and head to Mendez Nunez square, where a famous sailor of Spanish navigation lived in the 19th century. Here, you will also see a sculpture dedicated to the Spanish writer Ramon Valle Inclan - of the most important writers in the literature of the early 20th century.
On a visit to the vegetable market square, I will share with you the history of a wrought-iron fountain from the 19th century. Next will be a visit to the Wood Market Square, once the site where timber was traded and today considered the most beautiful of all our squares because of its galleries and medieval stone cross. From here, we will move to explore the Blacksmith Square, the largest in the city and the site of a market in the medieval ages.
We will finish our tour in Peregrina Square in front of the Church of the Peregrina, which dates back to the 18th century. Before we bid each other goodbye, admire the Parrot Ravachol, who used to be the pet of the famous Pharmacist Feijoo and now serves as the emblem of the carnival festivities in the city.

About this experience
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • Please sign in to the Zoom app five minutes before the beginning of the experience
  • This tour involves travelling to various places, and the internet connection may sometimes be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions (only for outdoor tours)
  • You can book this tour for 75 EUR for a group of 3 screens or a private session for 125 EUR for up to 10 screens joining this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
EVA GARCIA VALLADARES

I have been working as a licensed tour guide for about 22 years. I love my work as I can show you the beauty and history of my city and the region. I was born in a small village on the coast, but now I live in Pontevedra. My hobbies are walking, travelling, and reading. I will happy to show you this beautiful city, Pontevedra.

From USD 83 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.