Torre da Fortaleza

Torre da Fortaleza

(13th century). Erected by the Counts of Sarria, demolished in the “Revolta Irmandiña” and raised again at the expense of the vassals of the “Cinco Pobras”. It stood until 1860. Today, only a flank tower remains.

Casa Baamonde

Casa Baamonde

(19th century). Since 1920 it has been the Casa do Concello (Town Hall). On the main façade is the stone sculpture of the king Alfonso IX of León and Galicia.

Maior Staircase

Escalinata Maior

The “Escaleira da Fonte” or Main Staircase was built in the mid-19th century and is a very representative element of the French Camino de Santiago, as it gives access to the old area of ​​the village.

Church of San Salvador

Igrexa de San Salvador

(13th century). It shows some Romanesque elements and Gothic arches and doors. Outstanding on the outside are the medieval ironwork and capitals with human heads, scrolls, the Tree of Life, rosettes and nail points.

Ponte Ribeira

PonteRibeira

Bridge from 12th century that crosses the Sarria River along the route of the French Way and stops at Fonte Ribeira and at the “Homage to the Pilgrim” sculptural ensemble.