Galician Medieval Route: Vilanova dos Infantes (EN)

Vilanova dos Infantes, in Celanova, is a medieval jewel stopped in time. This fortified village, historically linked to the family of San Rosendo and the legend of the seven Infantas, stands out for its winding layout and its imposing tower. Strolling through its cobbled streets is a journey to the heart of the Galician feudal manor in a rural setting of incomparable beauty.

Stops

4 stop(s) in this experience

1

Urban Center and the Zapateros Neighborhood

The medieval layout of Vilanova preserves narrow streets and squares that look like scenes from another era. It highlights the old shoemakers' guild, whose activity was the economic engine of the town for centuries. Walking through its alleys, you can see houses with wooden balconies and noble coats of arms that tell the story of the families who lived in this fortified village.

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2

Tower of Homage

The only remaining vestige of the old castle destroyed during the Irmandiña Revolt. With 19 meters high, this granite mass now houses an interpretation center on the history of the region and the fortress. From its top, you get the best panoramic views of the town and the valley of Celanova, allowing you to understand its past as a strategic military enclave.

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3

Sanctuary of the Virgen del Cristal

This small chapel guards one of the most curious relics of Galicia: a tiny image of the Virgin carved in a solid glass cylinder with no visible openings. Found in the 17th century by a farmer, its origin remains a mystery. The shrine is a major pilgrimage center and is the subject of a famous poem by Curros Enriquez that narrates its discovery.

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4

Group of Hórreos of Vilanova

In the upper part of the town, near the wall, a magnificent set of traditional hórreos of the fisterrán type is preserved. These stone and wood structures, raised on "pés" to protect the grain from humidity and rodents, are a living testimony of the Galician agrarian economy. Their alignment against the landscape offers one of the most picturesque and rural images of Vilanova.

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