Lugo has one of the most important and beautiful towns in Galicia, a kind of miniature Compostela whose old town is a Site of Cultural Interest, for its intact beauty detained in the past. Mondoñedo was the capital of one of the provinces of the Kingdom of Galicia and its monuments give a good account of those times of splendor.
What to see in Mondoñedo, Lugo
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Its greatest treasure is the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a national monument that still preserves its original Romanesque façade from the 13th century, with baroque towers and Gothic interiors. Inside is the Diocesan Cathedral Museum, one of the most important sacred museums in Spain. Not in vain, Mondoñedo is part of the Camino de Santiago Norte and this temple deserves no less.
In the same Cathedral Square there are also other monumental jewels, such as the Episcopal Palace, the old Town Hall from the 16th century and several houses with low arcades, typical of medieval Galician towns to protect themselves from the rain and cold. There is also the statue of Álvaro Cunqueiro, an illustrious character in the history of Mondoñedo who has been forever immortalized, sitting on a bench and looking at the Cathedral.
Font Vella
Less than a five-minute walk away we find the Santa Catalina Seminary, an imposing building from 1572 with a neoclassical façade and a massive library, one of the first three in the entire country. Next to it is the 15th century Fuente Vella preserved in its original state and the only trace of the old medieval wall that remains in the town, right on Calle del Puente.
Os Muiños
The Plaza de Concello has the Town Hall in an old 18th century palace, in addition to the new church of Santiago, with a more modern neo-Gothic style. Finally, the beautiful neighborhood of Os Muiños has many craft workshops and local shops, crossed by canals and medieval bridges. These rivers are man-made, but were created to power mills in the past.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Mondoñedo, Lugo
Enjoying the complete and succulent Galician cuisine in Mondoñedo is very simple. Near the Town Hall there are several bars and taverns, among which Restaurante O Petisco stands out, for its zamburiñas and its octopus. to fair. In addition, the Confitería La Alianza sells the famous Mondoñedo cake, an exquisite and very juicy sponge cake with puff pastry, almonds, angel hair and fruits.
What to do near Mondoñedo, Lugo
A 12-minute drive away is the Cueva do Rei Cintolo, the largest in all of Galicia. This karst cave has three floors and six kilometers of galleries, with stalagmites, stalactites and even underground lakes. It can be visited in spring and summer, making a reservation at the local Tourist Office at least one day in advance.
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