Celanova
Among the historic towns of Galicia, Celanova stands out for the monumental Monastery of San Salvador, which defines its central square. Founded in 936 by Saint Rudesind, the monastery became one of medieval Galicia’s most important religious houses. Its precinct also preserves the Chapel of San Miguel, a compact Mozarabic monument from the 10th century. Celanova lies in inland Ourense near the Arnoia River, where granite civic buildings and enclosed galleries give the centre a distinctly Galician character. Wooded slopes rise around the settlement, while the square remains a meeting place and a starting point for exploring the old town.
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The landscape around Celanova is a rolling mosaic of wooded hills and cultivated valleys, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The town lies in inland Galicia, close to the Arnoia River and within the comarca of Terra de Celanova, where Atlantic rainfall supports green farmland and dense vegetation. Its defining monument is the Monastery of San Salvador de Celanova, founded in 936 by Saint Rudesind. Within its grounds stands the small Mozarabic Chapel of San Miguel, a rare survivor of 10th-century architecture in Galicia. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Celanova relates to the valleys and hills of inland Galicia.
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