Ferreira: Monastery, Vineyards and Paths to Augas Santas

Culture and History

In the village of Ferreira de Pantón stands the Monasterio de San Salvador de Ferreira, the only monastery in the Ribeira Sacra where monastic life continues to this day. The Monasterio preserves a Romanesque church from the 12th century. The nave has a 16th-century wooden ceiling in the Mudéjar tradition. The Monasterio brings together continuing monastic life, a Romanesque church from the 12th century and a 16th-century wooden ceiling in the Mudéjar tradition. The church and ceiling belong to the same Monasterio; thus, Romanesque sacred architecture and a later interior design come together within one building.

The Igrexa Parroquial de Santa María de Ferreira also preserves an independent work of art: its main altarpiece dates from 1835, is designed in the Neoclassical style and was painted by Pedro de Castinandi. The Casa do Concello de Pantón is also part of the historic architecture. Its original layout dates from the 17th century, was later remodelled and is associated with the Gayoso family. The building has an L-shaped floor plan and walls made of granite blocks. The date, style, painter, remodelling history and building material each give the structures their own historical character. At cultural sites, the construction period, current use and furnishings can independently determine and complement the focus of a visit.

Paths and Landscape

The Plaza del Ayuntamiento - Balneario Augassantas route begins at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento in O Castro de Ferreira. It passes a sulphur-water spring and then reaches the Balneario Augassantas. Another notable route is the PR-G 274 Ruta do Xanarteiro. It leads from the Monasterio de Santa María de Ferreira along paths through vineyards to the spring of Augas Santas. The two routes therefore clearly differ in their starting point and course: one connects the square, sulphur-water spring and Balneario, while the other connects the monastery, vineyards and the spring of Augas Santas. On the first route, the spring and Balneario follow the starting square; on the second route, the vineyards and spring follow the monastery.

The Muíño de Mato lies on the banks of the Ferreira River. The Museo Etnográfico de Arxeriz is located in the surroundings of Ferreira. The Pazo de Tor, the Convento das Clarisas de Monforte, the Centro del Vino de la Ribeira Sacra and the Parque dos Condes are also located nearby.

Other Places

Other places at this level are Santo Estevo, Pedrafita Do Cebreiro, Triacastela, Pena, Saa, Rábade, Adelán and Bembribe.

Wider Regional Area

The Monte Acebedo is located in the wider regional area around Ferreira. The Monte do faro is also located in this wider regional area. The Botánico de Montealegre is likewise situated in the wider regional area around Ferreira.

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