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The Camino de Santiago is full of impressive and beautiful places to discover, such as <\/span>Ribadeo<\/b>. This charming town is located in the province of Lugo, almost on the border with Asturias.<\/span><\/p>\n If you pass through during your pilgrimage with one of the <\/span>Camino de Santiago travel companies<\/b><\/a>, Ribadeo has various attractions that will captivate you from the first moment. It has a seafaring charm and an indiano past that you can still see in many of its buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n Although it is not part of the <\/span>French Way<\/b><\/a>, you will find that it combines several elements with those of the Northern Way. As explained on a trip along the <\/span>French Way from Sarria<\/b><\/a>, these are its main points of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the inhabitants of this town, <\/span>this is one of the most important places<\/b>, as practically all the streets in the centre lead to Plaza de Espa\u00f1a.<\/span><\/p>\n Also known as <\/span>Plaza de O Campo<\/b>, it is a beautiful <\/span>completely landscaped space<\/b>. It is surrounded by some of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in Ribadeo, such as the <\/span>Torre de los Moreno<\/b>, the <\/span>Convento de Santa Clara<\/b>, and the <\/span>Pazo de los Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Continuing our visit to Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, right here is the <\/span>Torre de los Moreno<\/b>. It is <\/span>the first indiano building in all of Ribadeo<\/b>, though it is not the only one. It was built by two emigrant brothers <\/span>around 1915<\/b>, in a <\/span>completely eclectic indiano style<\/b>, though it also has some Catalan modernist influences.<\/span><\/p>\n At the time of its construction, it became <\/span>the most modern building on the Northern Way<\/b>. It is especially striking for its beautiful facade that perfectly combines with the roof, very typical of Central Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n Both the Torre de los Moreno and the centre of Ribadeo were declared <\/span>Sites of Cultural Interest<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The <\/span>Pazo de Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez<\/b> was commissioned by the Marqu\u00e9s de Sargadelos, Raimundo Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez. It is a building in <\/span>neoclassical style<\/b>, which served as the nobleman’s residence.<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez was the great promoter of the town’s commercial port, as well as the industrialization process of the area, being the founder of the <\/span>Royal Sargadelos Ceramic Factory<\/b>. Currently,<\/span> the Pazo houses the<\/span> Ribadeo Town Hall<\/b>, with a statue of the Marqu\u00e9s at the entrance.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Its real name is <\/span>Puerto de Porcill\u00e1n<\/b>, although everyone knows it as Ribadeo port. Additionally, it is the heart of this beautiful town, which has maintained maritime commercial activity for centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n Between the <\/span>16th and 17th centuries<\/b>, the town thrived on the transport of wine, salt, iron, and wood. By the <\/span>18th century<\/b>, it reached its peak by opening its connections to the Baltic Sea, where linen, hemp, and spirits were traded.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, <\/span>the port is used solely for recreational purposes<\/b>, though it is undoubtedly a must-see if you are walking the Northern Way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Located on Muralla Street, named so because here you can see a<\/span> section of the old medieval wall<\/b> that still stands in Ribadeo. The Casa do Pat\u00edn is the <\/span>oldest civil building in the town<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Although there is no exact date for its construction, its facade is the only element that remains unaltered. <\/span>It is covered in vegetation<\/b>, so from the first moment, you will feel charmed to be here.<\/span><\/p>\n You will also see the coat of arms of the Men\u00e9ndez-Navia and Villamil family, important merchants who were involved in the timber trade. As a final detail, you should know that <\/span>the house shares its inner courtyard with the Municipal Library<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For some, this is the <\/span>quintessential indiano area<\/b> of Ribadeo. Around 1870, the first indianos began to return and settled in this place, which at the time was part of the town’s outskirts.<\/span><\/p>\n It stands out for its <\/span>colourful and landscaped facades<\/b>, built under the architectural influence of American cities like Buenos Aires or Havana.<\/span><\/p>\n Since 2014, during the first weekend of July, the <\/span>Ribadeo Indiano Festival<\/b> is held here. It serves to remember those first Galicians who went to the Americas and returned with large amounts of money.<\/span><\/p>\n Both locals and tourists dress in period clothing<\/b>, with lots of music and traditional cuisine. It is undoubtedly one of the most striking celebrations on the <\/span>Northern Way<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nPlaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTorre de los Moreno<\/b><\/h2>\n
Pazo de Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez<\/b><\/h2>\n
Ribadeo Port<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCasa do Pat\u00edn<\/b><\/h2>\n
Barrio de San Roque<\/b><\/h2>\n
La Atalaya de Ribadeo<\/b><\/h2>\n