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Pontevedra is the capital of the province of Pontevedra, one of the four provinces of Galicia since 1833. Its name originates from the Latin pons veteris, 'old bridge'. The actual bridge, the Ponte do Burgo, still arches over the river Lérez. Pontevedra has the second largest historical old town in Galicia after Santiago de Compostela, a considerable part of which is pedestrianised.

What to see in Pontevedra

Capela da Virxe Peregrina

Capela da Virxe Peregrina

A church with a scallop-shaped floor plan. Above the altar there is a statue of the Virgin Mary dressed as a pilgrim, wearing different colours from time to time.

Basílica de Santa María a Maior

Basílica de Santa María a Maior

The church was commissioned by the seafarers' guild of Pontevedra and built in the 16th century. It is richly decorated in a mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Portuguese Manueline styles.