Celanova
Celanova | ||
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Postal code 32800 | ||
Official language(s) | Spanish and Galician | |
Website | Official website |
Celanova is a municipality in the province of
The Arnoia river crosses the southern limits of the township. The municipality has 6,020 inhabitants. The provincial capital Ourense is located 23 km away on highway N-540 (Ourense to Portugal via Lindoso).
The
The town preserves ancient streets, with several houses that display coats of arms. One of these mansions was the birthplace of the great poet of the Galician Rexurdimento (Rebirth), Manuel Curros Enríquez.
Nearby can be found the
A few kilometres from the town lies the village of Vilanova dos Infantes with a medieval tower from the 14th century. It belonged to the Counts of Monterrey. Close to this perfectly restored village is the sanctuary of La Virgen del Cristal, in which can be seen a strange transparent stone, perhaps a
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Celanova is
See also
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.