Ourense is one of the great unknowns of Galicia, divided by the river Miño and with a Roman past that is still present in the city, we invite you to discover its history through our free tour of the historic center of the city.
Since its origins it has been a strategic point on Roman roads, one of the only points where the immense river Miño could be crossed and with, still present, the Roman Bridge of Ourense.
It was a stop on the path of those roads until the Romans discovered the wonderful thermal waters that sprouted from the vicinity of the river. Surely after trying the hot springs you would also want to stay
Starting from the Plaza Mayor, we will pass through the most important points of the city. From the Mercado de Abastos and its curious stalls of all kinds of products, Las Burgas and its unique characteristics, the Roman ruins, the steep stone streets of the old town to the Romanesque-style Cathedral, one of the most important of this style.
Would you like to know more about the legends that surround Las Burgas? Or why is the Holy Christ a unique religious figure in Spain? Do you want to discover the secrets that Ourense keeps in its streets?
We invite you to answer all these questions and many more during our route through the most charming streets of the city.