Monasterio de Santa Catalina

The monastery features two cloisters, with the Renaissance one displaying a central fountain and gothic arches along its interior wall.

Built in 1393 by Fernán Pérez de Andrade, the monastery served as a religious center until 1835 when Franciscan monks departed the premises.

The monastery walls contain 17th-century murals and house a large altarpiece, while several religious statues now reside in churches across Ferrol.

The monastery opens daily during summer afternoons and selected weekend mornings, with reduced hours during winter months.

The Renaissance cloister contains a stone boar fountain, representing the symbol of the Andrade family who commissioned the monastery construction.

Location: Ares

GPS coordinates: 43.45067,-8.28160

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:58