Orense Cathedral Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover all the secrets of the Cathedral of San Martiño in Orense with this 2-hour guided tour in Spanish.
Accompanied by a local guide, you will tour the exterior and interior of this impressive Romanesque-style temple with Gothic, Baroque and flamboyant elements, discovering its history, its legends and its most unusual corners.
From the museum of relics to the famous chapel of Santo Cristo, this experience is a must for lovers of Galician art and history.
- Discover all the secrets of Orense Cathedral.
- Admire unique gems such as the Portico del Paraíso and the Gothic dome.
- Discover local legends and marvel at its hidden treasures.
What’s included
- 2-hour guided tour in English.
- Local guide, expert in history and heritage.
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Step by Step
Immerse yourself in the living history of Orense with this guided tour of its most emblematic cathedral, a monument that has witnessed the passage of time and the evolution of Galician sacred art.
The tour begins at the South Door of the Cathedral of San Martiño, located in the Plaza del Trigo, where your guide will reveal curiosities from the very first moment, such as the existence of a cathedral before the current one.
You will walk around the building to admire all its facades and architectural styles, from the purest Romanesque to late Gothic and Baroque, ideal for taking spectacular photos of the complex and its chancel. Once inside, you will enter the relics museum, which houses priceless and unique pieces.
One of the highlights of the tour will be the Portico of Paradise, a sculptural jewel inspired by the Portico of Glory in Santiago, and the late Gothic dome, from where you can see the flamboyant High Altar, a visual marvel that closes the view from the central nave with a flourish.
Of course, a visit to the Chapel of the Holy Christ is a must, a masterpiece of the Baroque style from Orense that arouses devotion and curiosity in equal measure. Is it true that the image of Christ has real hair that grows over time? You can find out for yourself.
The visit ends inside the cathedral, and you will have the option, if you wish, to climb the bell tower on your own to enjoy unique views of the historic centre of Orense.
