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Sample
the
local
cuisine
with
your
Ribeiro
wine
such
as the
popular
trout,
shellfish,
stews
and
meat
pies.
The
city
of
Ourense
has a
great
deal
of
history
and
has
its
roots
firmly
seated
in the
Celtic
period.
There
are
also
several
Roman
ruins
worthy
of a
visit.
The
old
centre
of the
city
has
been
designated
of
National
importance
and
incorporates
the
splendid
cathedral.
Built
in the
second
half
of the
12th
century,
as the
Episcopal
Palace.
The
cathedral
took
nearly
four
centuries
to
finish
and it
was
almost
totally
reconstructed
in the
19th
century.
Visitors
to
Ourense
will
be
rewarded
with a
wealth
of
restaurants
and
whilst
here,
simply
must
try
the
famous
Ribeiro
wines.
Almost
every
backstreet
has a
popular
tavern
and
the
area
around
the
cathedral
is a
good
place
to
find a
reasonably
priced
restaurant.
Sights
to
look
out
for:
The
cathedral
The
Roman
bridge
over
the
River
Miño
Archaeological
Museum
(San
Francisco
quarter)
Tourist
office
located
near
Parque
San
Lázaro
Sporting
activities
Nearby
is the
peak
of
Manzaneda,
a
popular
ski
resort.
The
whole
province
is
also
well
known
as a
hunting
ground.
The
trout
and
game
can be
seen
on
every
menu.
The 22
dams
and
artificial
lakes
in the
province
are
also
popular
destinations
for
water
sports,
especially
rowing. |
