Rodeiro
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Rodeiro
- Residents: 2.752 aprox.
- Province: Pontevedra
Information
Get to know Rodeiro
Like many other municipalities in the area, Rodeiro was born under the protection of a large family and its fortress in the fourteenth century. However, this village hides vestiges of much older cultures, such as the remains of the ancient Roman villa “Porta de Arcos” and churches of the thirteenth century considered authentic jewels of Galician Romanesque.
The pilgrim will not miss any service in this stay despite the fact that the village only offers basic services. In addition, it is recommended that the walker takes a stroll to know the important heritage that has Rodeiro.
Location
How to get there
The main way to get to the municipality of Rodeiro is by the A-6 highway linking A Coruña and Madrid; you have to turn off at the exit of Lugo to link the N-540 that directs you to Rodeiro, after some detours. By the AP-53, which joins Santiago and Ourense; at the height of the latter should take the N-540 towards Lugo until the arrival at Rodeiro, although at the height of Lalín can take a regional road that will also take you. The same happens with the A-52; you must leave at the height of Ourense to continue on the N-540.
It is also possible to reach the municipality by bus since there are several regular lines that operate daily from the main Galician cities.
History / Culture
What to see
Iglesia de San Vicente
The church of Rodeiro is a beautiful temple built in honor of San Vicente, patron saint of the town of Rodeiro. It was built in the 12th century and still retains some Romanesque elements.
It is remarkable for its belfry with two openings, one above the other, the larger one houses the bell tower and the smaller one is circular and decorative.
Porta de Arcos
The Porta de Arco is a famous archaeological site that began to be investigated in 1972 with the initiative of the Museum of Pontevedra. The result was amazing, finding a large number of footprints and remains of a large Roman villa.
There were magnificent column bases, weapons of war, iron nails, pieces of bricks, tiles, typical Roman pottery and lots of glass. Currently all these remains can be visited in the Provincial Museum of Pontevedra and in the Municipal Museum of Rodeiro also find some objects, but the sample is quite smaller.
Information of interest
Local police
986 790 002
Civil guard
112
Fire department
987 455 380
Civil protection
986 790 000
Town hall
986 790 009 / 986 790 185
Health center
986 790 007
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12 al 14 de Junio: Fiesta de San Antón
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15 al 16 de marzo: Rally del cocido
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22 al 24 de Enero: La fiesta de San Vicente
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A mediados de Agosto: Virgen del Carmen de Pedroso
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