Ribadavia, Medieval municipality in Galicia, Spain
Ribadavia is a municipality in southwestern Ourense that stretches along the right bank of the Miño River and the lower course of the Avia River. The town contains medieval architecture and historic structures spread across several neighborhoods.
The municipality developed as an important commercial center in the Middle Ages, particularly for wine production and European exports. This economic power shaped the region's development and reputation over centuries.
The Jewish Quarter displays buildings from different periods, including the synagogue and traditional houses around Plaza de Magdalena, reflecting the daily life of the former community.
The place is easily reached via the N-120 road and the A-52 Rias Baixas highway, located about 25 kilometers from Ourense. Visitors should be prepared to explore the medieval neighborhoods on foot, as many streets are narrow and cobbled.
The 15th-century Castle of Sarmiento preserves its interior rooms, defensive towers, and original stone walls, creating a rare example of medieval fortified architecture. This well-preserved complex provides a rare glimpse into the defensive structures that protected the region.
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Chapel of San Xes de Francelos, Ribadavia
1.6 km
Castillo de Ribadavia
170 m
Sande tower
6.4 km
Museo Etnolóxico de Ribadavia
89 m
Termas de Prexigueiro
4.4 kmO Castrelo
2.3 km
Church of San Xoán de Sadurnín
6.5 km
Convento de Santo Domingo
277 m
Monument to the Spanish Constitution of 1978
305 m
Villa de Ribadavia
71 mDesembocadura do Avia
847 mWayside shrine
2.4 kmStatue, Work of art
4 kmScenic viewpoint
114 mAnfiteatro del Castillo
140 mAs Sinadas
4.4 kmPorta Nova
126 mCasa Natal de José Martínez Vázquez
47 mJudería
78 mO Ferreiro
344 mCastro de Lapela
4.9 kmPazo A Quinza
2.3 kmWayside cross
3.2 kmWayside shrine
3.4 kmWayside cross
3.4 kmWayside cross
4 kmCruceiro da Igrexa
3.8 kmTorre de Sande
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