Betanzos Monumental Route
Route through the historic centre of Betanzos, discovering its main monuments, squares and charming corners.
Convent of the Augustinian Recollects
17th–18th century convent with a 16th-century cloister, historic coats of arms and valuable altarpieces from the Compostela School.
The Convent of the Augustinian Recollects was built between the 17th and 18th centuries on the site of the former Hospital of the Annunciation, possibly founded by Fernán Pérez de Andrade. The stone complex features a 16th-century cloister, coats of arms of Charles V and Betanzos, and houses two altarpieces from the Compostela School.
Porta da Vila
Former medieval gate of Betanzos, also known as the Royal Gate, decorated with the coats of arms of Galicia, Castile and León, and the city.
Constitution Square
Historic square in Betanzos featuring the Town Hall, the Clock Tower, the Church of Santiago and several medieval palaces.
Church of Santiago
15th-century church transitioning from Romanesque to Gothic, linked to Fernán Pérez de Andrade and the Way of Saint James.
Church of Santa María do Azogue
14th–15th century Gothic church with Flemish altarpieces, mural paintings and tombs of medieval Betanzos society.
Church and Convent of San Francisco
14th-century Gothic temple declared a BIC, with extraordinary tombs of the Andrade family and rich sculptural decoration.
Christ Gate
Medieval gate of Betanzos’ historic centre, also known as Porta da Ribeira or Porta de Paio Fermoso, built in the 15th century.
Convent of the Augustinian Recollects
17th–18th century convent with a 16th-century cloister, historic coats of arms and valuable altarpieces from the Compostela School.
Old Bridge Gate
15th-century medieval gate that preserves the portcullis guides and served as a control point for the weights of market goods.