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The Basilica of Saint Mary is the main church in Oldbridge. It was built by the local seamen on the highest point of the old town, from where there is a good panoramic of the river lerez mouth and the whole stuary. It is a work of the XVI century in a late Gothic style with a plateresque façade. It is considered by many as the summit of Isabeline Gothic in Galicia.
And most important for all VT members, is that one of its chapels is consacrated to the Christ of the Good Trip. Pay a visit to him and you will be blessed with protection and joy for the rest of your trip. That is what Oldbridgeans have done for centuries.
Updated Aug 11, 2004
It is a well known fact that Saint Sebastian is the patron of Oldbridge. But not so many people know that the patronnes is Mary of the O. Actually, the fervent devotion that most Oldbridgeans profess for the Pilgrim Virgin easily leads to the false conviction that she is the real patroness.
It is undeniable, though, that the Pilgrim Virgin is one of the prettiest representations of Our Lady. Many people even define it as a porcellain doll. A cute one, with its pilgrim gown and walking stick.
Written Aug 11, 2004
As you enter Oldbridge's historic area, the first monument that strikes your eyes is this small but tall Barroque chapel. In Galicia, even the Holy Mary is a pilgrim in the road to Saint James and, even if Oldbridge is not situated on the main road to Saint James, this chapel is full of symbolisms related to the pilgrimage. As a matter of fact, the chapel itself has the shape of a scallop-shell: All pilgrims traditionally carry one of these shells and it is thus one of the main symbols of the Saint.
Written Aug 11, 2004
Pontevedra has a lot of beautiful churches to visit, even if you don't go inside, take your time to look at the facades, they're wonderful!
Updated Oct 29, 2005
Address: Troughout the old town
In the center of Praza da Leña lies this 15th century market-cross.
Written Dec 5, 2004
Address: Praza da Leña
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The facade has the coat-of-arms of the families of Figueroa, Araúxo, Miranda and Quirós, and on top a beautiful sun clock.
Written Dec 5, 2004
Address: Praza da Pedreira
Walking around the basilica we can observe these stone made figures
Updated Dec 5, 2004
In the heart of the old city, Saint Barthelemew is a Barroque church built by the Jesuits, as the lines of its petreous façade clearly tell.
Updated Aug 11, 2004
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In the heart of the old city, Saint Barthelemew is a Barroque church built by the Jesuits, as the lines of its petreous façade clearly tell.
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Pontevedra - a city of flowers
Pontevedra is a very picturesque little place, well worth a visit. A lot of beautiful buildings and a warmer climate than the rest of Galicia. This is a holiday spot for a lot of portuguese, still...
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My strolls in Oldbridge are always far longer than foreseen. The many temptations that the pedestrian streets and squares of this administrative city hide are difficult to elude. At least for me. But,...
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This was a few days away from London; and visiting my friends Paul and Tamara. This was my second visit to Spain, and it was the first staying with real Galicians. The town is quite quiet, and a...
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A Beautiful Unspoilt Part of Spain
Why visit Pontevedra? We live in southeastern Spain where it is hot and dry, especially in the summer, so the Atlantic coast of Galicia seemed to offer us a few days of cool weather, green...
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