Praza de Celso García de la Riega

Praza de Celso García de la Riega is a square in Pontevedra, Galicia. Praza de Celso García de la Riega is situated nearby to the building Casa del Correo Viejo, as well as near the garden Praza Valentín García Escudero.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pazo of the Counts of Maceda and Pazo de Mugartegui.

Pazo of the Counts of Maceda

Manor estate

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The Palace of the Counts of Maceda, or Casa del Barón in Pontevedra, Spain, is an original Renaissance pazo dating from the 16th century. It is currently a four-star hotel belonging to the Paradores network.

Pazo de Mugartegui

Castle

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The Palace of Mugartegui, or Palace of the Counts of Fefiñáns in Pontevedra, Spain, is a Baroque pazo dating from the 18th century. It currently houses the headquarters of the Regulatory Council of the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin. Pazo de Mugartegui is situated 130 metres east of Praza de Celso García de la Riega.

Mercado central de Pontevedra

Marketplace

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The Central Market of Pontevedra is a covered market located in Pontevedra, Spain. It is located at the north-eastern edge of the historic centre, close to the Burgo Bridge. It overlooks the banks of the Lérez river and was inaugurated in 1948. Mercado central de Pontevedra is situated 110 metres east of Praza de Celso García de la Riega.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include O Burgo and A Moureira.

O Burgo

Suburb

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O Burgo is a neighbourhood in the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city and is crossed by the Portuguese Way. On its right-hand side is the A Xunqueira area with important educational and cultural facilities.

A Moureira

Quarter

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A Moureira is the old seafarers' and fishermen's quarter of the city of Pontevedra, where the Seamen's Guild lived, near the Lérez river, the Pontevedra ria and the Gafos river. Nowadays, it is part of the city centre.