Verín

Puente sobre el río Támega

This bridge, built in 1853 over the river Támega, connects the district of San Lázaro with the center of Verín. The tradition speaks of the existence of a bridge of Roman origin already in the time of Trajan, although to this day no traces of such a building were found.

Iglesia y Convento de la Merced

Although the establishment of the Mercedarian Priory in the town of Verín dates back to 1597, the building that can be seen today dates back to the eighteenth century. The first thing that was built was the cloister and years later the church and the tower, this one in the year 1738. These last two elements present a clear baroque style with neoclassical traces.

Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor

Built between 1542 and 1546, this church is under the advocation of Santa María La Mayor. It consists of an attached chapel, inside which is the image of the Virgin of Sorrows and a recumbent Christ. It also housed the image of the so-called Cristo das Batallas, a rococo cross and a reliquary. The tower attached to the temple was added later.

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Fonte do Sapo

It is a spring of municipal property in which several improvement works were carried out since its construction. Its waters, with medicinal properties, spring from a shady place in the town of Verín, with bicarbonated, sodium, sulfur and abundant presence of fluorides and ammonium. They are very suitable for the treatment of gastro-hepatic ailments and respiratory problems.

Casa del Asistente

Also known among the locals as Casa del Escudo, it served the same function as the Casa del Corregidor in other towns in Spain. The facade of this building presents a colorful and solid coat of arms that, by its date and shield, it is deduced that it was owned by Pedro de Castro, artillery general belonging to the Order of Santiago and a native of the town of Verín.

Castillo de Monterrey

Located on the top of a hill, near the town of Verín, the Castle of Monterrei was built in the twelfth century, the work of Alfonso Henríquez. During the 14th century, this castle experienced its great period of splendor. Some time later, in the 16th century, this building was used by Philip the Handsome to meet with Cardinal Cisneros.

Casa de la Cultura

The House of Culture of Verín is located in the building formerly occupied by the school of the De La Salle Brothers. This was donated in 1893 by García Barbón to provide education for children with few resources.

Capilla de San Lázaro

This chapel whose origin dates back to the sixteenth century was adjacent to a hospital for pilgrims and later for lazarians. The veneration of San Lazaro arose strongly at a time when leprosy epidemics were devastating the villages of this area. In front of this chapel is a transept of the Piedad, dating from the twelfth century as well as several houses that have an architecture typical of the old Verín.

Balneario de Sousas

The primitive facilities of this spa date back to 1859. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the hotel was built, which was in operation until the sixties, when it had to close its doors.

Antiguo Balneario de Fontenova

The old Fontenova spa, inaugurated in 1902, was already popular for the quality of its bottled waters. These achieved great success both in post-war Spain and abroad. They were declared of public utility in 1904, being highly recommended for people with rheumatic or flank ailments as well as for the treatment of stomach or bladder pains.

Antiguo Balneario de Caldeliñas

Known by the locals by the name of “El Baño”, this old spa is currently in ruins. Its waters were declared of public utility in 1859 as their properties were very suitable for treating skin problems and rheumatic ailments. They are at an average temperature of 25 degrees, enjoying a medium mineralization and with lots of bubbles.

Antiguo Balneario de Cabreiroá

This ancient spa is located in the place of Cabreiroá, just outside the center of the town of Verín.

Santuario de los Remedios

Located in the place of Vilamaior do Val, this sanctuary began to be built in 1541 to venerate the Virgen de los Remedios. The interior of this temple houses a number of works, all dating from the eighteenth century, and among which highlights the altarpiece, the work of Juan de Angés El Mozo and completed by Bartolomé de Croanes and Alonso Martinez.