Monforte de Lemos – Walls, Museums and the Camiño de Inverno

Culture

The medieval walls of Monforte have three named exits: Cadea Vella, Alcazaba and Nova. The Museo de Arte Sacra das Clarisas de Monforte is located in the rooms of the Santa Clara de Monforte de Lemos convent, which was founded in 1622.

Construction of the Colegio de Nosa Señora da Antiga began in 1593 and was completed in 1913. Its museum contains, among other works, paintings by El Greco and Andrea del Sarto. The MUFERGA railway roundhouse is regarded as an outstanding building of Europe’s industrial heritage and as the largest restored and operational example of its kind in Spain.

The surrounding area of Monforte de Lemos is home to several museums: the Centro del Vino de la Ribeira Sacra, the Convento das Clarisas de Monforte, the Museo de Casas de Muñecas and the Monforte de Lemos Railroad Museum.

History

Calle Falagueira is considered one of the most historically significant and picturesque streets in Monforte. The Torre del Homenaje was built between the 13th and 15th centuries; the Museo Torre del Homenaje houses an exhibition on the history of the tower and its historical context.

The Ponte Vella in Monforte de Lemos has Roman origins. Its present design dates from the 16th century, and the bridge consists of six semicircular arches.

Routes and leisure

The third stage of the Camiño de Inverno through the province of Lugo begins in Monforte de Lemos. The Camiño de Inverno is associated with the Fortaleza de Monforte and the Torre da Homenaxe.

A market is held on Sunday mornings in Parque dos Condes. The park is the setting for numerous sports and leisure activities, and during the summer months recreational boats depart from the pier there. The surrounding area of Monforte de Lemos also includes this park.

Landscape

The River Cabe runs through the centre of Monforte; there is a promenade along its banks. From the top of the Torre del Homenaje, there are views across the Lemos Valley.

The wider regional surroundings of Monforte de Lemos include Monte Acebedo, A Escrita and Alto do Rodicio. This wider regional area therefore includes two mountains and a hill: Monte Acebedo and A Escrita are mountains, while Alto do Rodicio is a hill.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Monforte de Lemos, the shape of your stay remains open: your own ideas and personal rhythm can determine the framework for your days there.

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