04/13/2020 Tripadvisor users who visited Monforte in recent months mainly opt for the following resources.
In the first place they place Pazo de Tor from which comments such as:
A beautiful Pazo with some of the best interiors. A visit highly, highly recommended. The exterior of the pazo is very beautiful, but the interior ... spectacular! a trip to the past through several centuries, very well explained by the guide Simón who makes the tour very enjoyable with anecdotes and comments. Also, with a lot of sense of humor. Precious It was an incredible visit, both for the site and for the explanation made by Simon. It is one of the best pazos that I saw, it is worth it without a doubt! Essential if you visit the area My experience could not be more rewarding. Despite not calling in advance, they treated us in an exquisite way, the guided tour by Verónica was most charming, the history of the Pazo is very interesting and what they have a real ...
Secondly, the College of the Piarist Fathers:
AWESOME We couldn't believe that this marvel existed in a small town, we couldn't get in because we had to make a reservation, but just seeing it from the outside ... it's impressive. The façade reminds me of the Escorial Large facade similar to that of the Escorial. On a huge esplanade. Visits can be made by appointment at the tourist office. Imposing Imposing. Its grandeur and the spaciousness of the square that offers the building all the prominence creates a postcard frame.
Third, the Galician Railway Museum:
Group visit adults and children Very good the only bad indications and arriving by bus is not possible you have to walk a little but on a road with hardly any cars. Highly recommended We were 5 adults and 3 children and we all had a great time, although it is highly recommended to call before and ask about the guided tours. They have a little train at the entrance that gives you a ride and the kids love it. An approach to the World of the Train in Galicia It is a Museum in which a historical description of the evolution of the train and the different types of transport is made over the years and as the engine of the economic and social development that it had historically. You can see steam locomotives, ...
In fourth place is Homage Tower:
Fortress, Tower, Church, Monastery ... and Parador On the Monte de San Vicente, at the top of the town, next to the Monasteiro - Parador, is the old castle with its towers, among which the Torre del Homenaje stands out, built between the 13th and 15th centuries. It can be visited and from a bird's eye view there are good views of Monforte. Robust and magnificent Homage Tower one of the most characteristic elements of Monforte de Lemos together with the Mosteiro de San Vicente de O Pino. Superbly preserved. It can be visited and by climbing a few steps you can reach the roof from where you can see all of Monforte de Lemos and its surroundings, as it is located on a hill in the center of the valley. It is recommended to stop at the different intermediate floors where there is a small exhibition on the Middle Ages and the fortifications. There are not too many steps and these are not too high, except for the final ascent to the roof. In addition, each plant allows you to rest. Recommended for children. The highlights of the old part In the upper walled area of Monforte de Lemos are the national parador, the Torre del Homenaje and some other building. Seen from afar or from the lower part of the city, the monumental complex seems much larger. The most interesting thing is the tower, which can be visited upon payment of 1.50 euros. It consists of four floors and is 30 meters high, after which ascent you can see a formidable view of the entire city and the banks of the Cabe. Inside, various objects were placed, such as armor, models and antique furniture.
Then we find the Museum of Sacred Art of the Poor Mothers:
Quality pieces One cannot imagine the quality and quantity of pieces they keep, to highlight a Reclining Christ by Gregorio Fernandez and reliquary beads. A hidden treasure A museum of high quality sacred art, the innumerable reliquaries and ecclesiastical clothes, even of a Pope, and the imagery stand out. Better to call to reserve the visit, we fix it without a guide but it is very well explained. Nice Nice monastery that houses an important museum of sacred art (which unfortunately was not yet open at the end of June, but we were informed that from July it would be). On the outside the monastery is very beautiful and next time we will also visit it on the inside.