Discover Arzúa
History, Cultura & Heritage
Discover Arzúa
History, Cultura & Heritage
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Hortas' Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall 30m high
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A Mota Chapel
Chapel dating from the 18th-19th century, located on one side of the Northern Way, it consists of an oak grove and a transept nearby.
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Fonte Santa Chapel
Built in the 18th century, rectangular in shape and made of rubble stone, it is a typical representation of a rural Galician temple.
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Magdalena Chapel
A small chapel belonging to the disappeared Augustinian convent founded in the 14th century, it was reopened as a cultural hall in 2006.
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A QUENLLA Fountain
A water fountain near “Castro Curbín”, with an associated myth in which we can see the survival of pagan cults in the Galician oral tradition.
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Monument to Queixeiras
A memory of the traditional work carried out by the women of the region: the production and sale of artisanal cheese.
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Curbín "Castro"
Situated barely 2 kilometres from the centre of the town, this "castro" has a clear circular profile, which would indicate the existence of defensive walls
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Ribadiso bridge and leisure area
This 13th-14th century complex is comprised of the last pilgrims' hospital on the French Way and a bridge of medieval origin.
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Honey living museum. “O Enredo do abelleiro”
The museum was founded in 1994 and offers beekeeping, candle making and packaging workshops for groups.
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Cheese and honey promotion centre.
The purpose of the centre was to promote and enhance the value of two products that are particularly popular in the area: cheese and honey.
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A Paínza Ethnographic Museum
Located in the main house, part of the “A Paínza” rural tourism complex
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Leather Shop and Museum
Factory and leather goods shop, which also functions as a museum
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Ribadiso River Beach
A large number of small bridges above the river create a beautiful landscape
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Portodemouros dam's
It is located on the Ulla river. The dam dates back to 1968, when the hydroelectric power station was also built.
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Local market
Every 8th and 22nd of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a market is held in Arzúa.
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Couto do Torrente
The most beautiful bench in Arzúa
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Agra's Mill
Old working water mill next to a beautiful little waterfall.
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House of Culture
The House of Culture is located in a former local jail. In the same building are the Municipal School of Music and the Conservatory.
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Town Hall of Arzua
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Churcho of Santiago de Arzúa
Located in the main square of the town, it was built on the site of a previously occupied smaller church. The tower belongs to the old church, since it has been
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Arzúa's historical downtown
Get lost in our streets
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Salaeta Fountain
Arzúa welcomes pilgrims with refreshing water from Fonte Salaeta
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A group of oaks line the path, joining the places of the Church with those of A Mota.