Oak Grove and Convent of San Lourenzo
The Convent of San Lorenzo de Trasouto was founded at the beginning of the 12th century in a shady oak grove on the banks of the River Sarela. Initially occupied by Franciscans, it... read more

River Sarela and O Carme de Abaixo neighbourhood
From Rúa de San Lourenzo, crossing Ruela dos Gatos, we come to the banks of the River Sarela and the old tannery of the O Carme de Abaixo neighbourhood, which has now been... read more

A rural atmosphere in the historic city centre
From the terrace of the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, between it and Raxoi Palace, you get a charming view of the rooftops and Rúa das Hortas, an accurate reflection of the old... read more

Wonderful contrasts
Via Rúa dos Pelamios we reach Vista Alegre Parjk, the result of an intelligent adaptation by Arata Isozaki and César Portela of a manor garden for contemporary uses. Behind the... read more

A world apart
After passing Vaquería de O Carme de Abaixo, an old farm transformed into housing by the architect Víctor López Cotelo, and going by the chapel of O Carme de  Abaixo,... read more

Classic postcard
One of the most repeated photographs of the monumental district is the one from Paseo de los Leones, in Alameda Park: tree branches in the foreground, and in the background, the Obradoiro... read more