Parks und Plätze in Pontevedra

Historic Squares and Parks

Pontevedra’s historic center is characterized by interconnected pedestrian squares and unique public art. This selection includes the 16th-century Renaissance Fonte da Ferraría and the expansive Island of Sculptures, an open-air museum on the Lérez River featuring contemporary works by Spanish artists. Visitors can explore local history through monuments like the statue of the mythical founder Teucer, the medieval-themed O Fiel Contraste, and the iconic Ravachol Parrot, a symbol of the city’s annual Carnival.

Historic Squares and Parks — Karte

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Island of Scuptures

Sculpture garden, one of its kind on the Iberian peninsula, displays statues by prominent Spanish sculptors in a beautiful nature…

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Praza da Ferraría

The city's main square, named after the blacksmiths who once worked under its arches. It is bordered by the 14th-century Convent of San Francisco and serves as a central hub of the historic pedestrian district.

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Fonte da Ferraría

A 16th-century Renaissance fountain reconstructed in its current location in 1930. It features several water spouts and the imperial coat of arms of Charles V.

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Plaza de Galicia

The Plaza de Galicia is a 20th century square located in the city centre of Pontevedra, on the edge of the Campolongo neighbourhood.

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Praza da Estrela

Small pedestrian square located next to the Praza da Ferraría. It is distinguished by its central stone cross and the 18th-century facade of the Casa das Caras.

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Papagaio Ravachol

Sculpture honoring a famous parrot that belonged to a local pharmacist in the late 19th century. The bird became a beloved local character and remains the central symbol of Pontevedra's Carnival.

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Estatua de Teucro

Monument dedicated to the mythical Greek archer Teucer, who legend claims founded Pontevedra upon his return from the Trojan War.

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O Fiel Contraste

Bronze sculpture group by Ramón Conde depicting a medieval official responsible for weighing and measuring goods to prevent fraud in the city markets.