Ethnographic Museum Monte Caxado
The museum which keeps the memory of society in As Pontes alive.
This is one of the main museums about culture of As Pontes. Its origin is linked to the quick disappearance of a life style due to the progress of the lignite mine.
In order to get the memory of places and people alive, and to transmit traditions to new generations, a project was born within the public school Monte Caxado. It started on the academic year 1984-1985 with the teacher José María López Ferro in the lead.
The museum is located in the historical centre, in the Praza da Igrexa. The current museum was opened in 2019, and visits are allowed Tuesday-Friday from18:00 to 19:30, and weekends and holy days from 11:30 to 13:00.
There is a permanent exhibition along the two floors of the building, and daily life objects can be seen, together with professions in As Pontes throughout time. The museum has also other documents, such as photos, audios and videos.
The Ethnographic Museum Monte Caxado is located in the Praza da Igrexa.
In order to get the memory of places and people alive, and to transmit traditions to new generations, a project was born within the public school Monte Caxado. It started on the academic year 1984-1985 with the teacher José María López Ferro in the lead.
The museum is located in the historical centre, in the Praza da Igrexa. The current museum was opened in 2019, and visits are allowed Tuesday-Friday from18:00 to 19:30, and weekends and holy days from 11:30 to 13:00.
There is a permanent exhibition along the two floors of the building, and daily life objects can be seen, together with professions in As Pontes throughout time. The museum has also other documents, such as photos, audios and videos.
The Ethnographic Museum Monte Caxado is located in the Praza da Igrexa.
Roman Bridge
A bridge to be printed in a postcard over the river. Chamoselo
Ponte dos Ferros (bridge)
The entrance to the village of García Rodríguez through the river Eume.
Mural "Artist who turn dreams with the passing of time"
This pictorial work pays tribute to wood turners, a profession with a long historic tradition in As Pontes, still alive nowadays.
Severiano’s Mill
The mill of A Vila.
Historic center
The historic area has its origin in a medieval village born at the feet of the Eume. Travellers and pilgrims used to walk the streets which hide treasures to...
Ethnographic Museum Monte Caxado
The museum which keeps the memory of society in As Pontes alive.
Praza da Igrexa (Church Square)
This square is the centre of the historic set of the village.
Church of Saint Mary of As Pontes
A beautiful bell tower looking over the historic town of As Pontes.
New Fountain or Fountain of Isabel II
The fountain of A Vila.
Bridge of Isabel II
The new bridge from 1862 crossing the Eume.
Mill of Alende
A beautiful mill with history in the centre of the village.
Mural "Two peoples, one only mother: Galicia – Brittany"
This mural talks about the afective and cultural connections between Galicia and Brittany.
Praza do Hospital (Hospital Square)
It is one of the oldest squares in the village.