The best walks and hikes around Bóveda

The Alcazaba Gate in Monforte de Lemos is one of the oldest and most emblematic elements of the medieval wall surrounding this historic Galician town. Although it is known today as the "Puerta de la Alcazaba," that name is relatively modern and was assigned by a mayor at the beginning of the 20th century without any rigorous historical basis. Traditionally, this gate was known as the Puerta de las Carnicerías or Puerta de las Pescaderías, and for centuries it was simply referred to as the main gate of the town.

The Porta Nova of Monforte de Lemos is one of the most important vestiges of the city's medieval walls and is of great historical and architectural value. It was rebuilt after the Irmandiña War (1467–1469), a popular revolt against the Galician nobility. It is located in the historic center of Monforte de Lemos, near the Monastery of San Vicente do Pino and the Parador de Turismo, and forms part of the city's monumental complex.

Parque dos Condes is one of Monforte de Lemos' most iconic green spaces, ideal for strolling, relaxing, or enjoying time with the family. The grounds originally belonged to the Escolapios School and were transferred to the city council in 1990. Since then, they have been transformed into a public park with ample free parking.

The Monforte de Lemos Town Hall, which is the seat of the town council, houses various municipal services, including the mayor's office, the secretary's office, the plenary hall, and the local police (located on the ground floor with a side entrance). It was inaugurated in 2000, replacing the old headquarters on Rúa Comercio.

The Plaza de España in Monforte de Lemos is an emblematic place in the city. In this square is the Casa de la Cultura, a building that belonged to D. Pedro Boo Pita, a former mayor and scholar of Monforte de Lemos. The square is known for its cultural importance and its central location in the municipality.

It is part of the two entrance gates to the Complex, Porta Nova and Porta de Alcazaba.

The Convent of the Clarisas of Monforte is a place with a rich history that dates back to its foundation in 1622. It was founded by Catalina de la Cerda y Sandoval and Pedro Fernández de Castro, VII Counts of Lemos1. This convent was initially inhabited by Clarissan nuns from Lerma, in Burgos. The monastery was inaugurated on June 22, 1622 with a solemn procession and was named under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception. An interesting curiosity is that, although the convent is cloistered and does not allow visits to its interior, it houses the Museum of Sacred Art of the Clarisas of Monforte, one of the most important museums of sacred art in Spain. This museum has a collection that includes works of goldsmithing, painting, sculpture, reliquaries and religious ornaments, mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. If you are interested in history and sacred art, it is definitely a place worth visiting, even if it is only its museum due to the access restrictions to the convent itself. 🌄😎🚶‍♀️

Alcazaba Gate, 13th century. From the Medieval Town, With a very open pointed arch and a half-barrel vault...