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Tower of Vilanova dos Infantes
Medieval fortress linked to the Monastery of Celanova. It was partly demolished during the Irmandiñas revolts of 1467 an
Galicia / Ourense
OurenseGalicia
Vilanova dos Infantes (EN)
OurenseGaliciaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
494 m
ALTITUDE
S. X
TORRE
117
INHABITANTS
Medieval
PATRIMONY
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
ruinas consolidadas · medieval · Open to visitors
restos del castillo (Turismo de Galicia)
Keep tower
en pie · medieval · Open to visitors
torre de Vilanova (Turismo de Galicia)
Notable hermitage
Remarkable religious sculpture
Palace / Manor house
privado · moderna
casas señoriales (Turismo de Galicia)
Heritage fountain
S. XV
National Historic Site
burgo medieval (Áreas de Rehabilitación)
Visitable cave
Unique museum
Festival of regional tourist interest
Romaría Etnográfica Raigame (Turismo de Galicia)
Stone village
Movie village (film locations)
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Carmiña, flor de Galicia (1926) — película · La virgen de cristal (1926) — película
Granaries (hórreos)
junto a la torre
Film locations
- Carmiña, flower of Galicia(1926)Film
- The crystal virgin(1926)Film
Vilanova dos Infantes, a medieval jewel worth to be missed
Vilanova dos Infantes is a medieval treasure stopped in time in the heart of Ourense. Strolling through its cobbled streets is to travel directly to medieval times. The Torre del Homenaje, a vestige of the ancient castle that dominated the area since the tenth century, is today a living museum of the history of this nucleus that is characterized by being a land of "zapateiros" and musicians. They are the protagonists of the museum collection of the tower, as well as the Interpretation Center of the Shoemakers that can be visited in the Cave of San Vivián.
The village stands out for its well-p
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What to see
Places of interest
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Hórreos of Vilanova dos Infantes
Traditional Galician raised barn constructions, located next to the tower. They are part of the rural landscape characte
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Church of San Salvador of Vilanova dos Infantes
Church of San Salvador de Vilanova dos Infantes. Inside it preserves one of the most unique Romanesque wooden Christs in
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Medieval center of Vilanova dos Infantes
Medieval village with narrow stone streets. It preserves its medieval character. In addition to the traditional Galician
What to do in Vilanova dos Infantes
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Vilanova dos Infantes is located in Ourense, Galicia.
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Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(55 puntos)
A 1 kmUltra-rápido · 50 kWRepsol - Ibil (ES) — Celanova
A 3.6 kmSemi-rápido · 14 kW(Business Owner at Location) — SN Lamas de Ansemil
A 8.3 kmLento · 3.7 kW(Business Owner at Location) — Vilavidal
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