Impressive architecture that takes you back in time. Nice atmosphere. A must-see. This an unique XVIII marketplace, one of the only ones in Europe that still stands this well preserved. This place keeps the tradition of a popular monthly street market that takes place on the 12th of every month since Middle Ages.

A very well kept place.

What a wonderful day in a original Roman market

Oldest working market in Europe...

Wise and clean. Loved the journey.

the best

(Translated by Google) Buildings and spaces of the old market, from the 18th century, restored and well preserved, a shame that they are not used for more activities. It is a place worth seeing and getting an idea of ​​what a market was like in the past. The large number of rooms and alleys and spaces there is surprising. A unique place. Some of the pendellos functioned as canteens on fair days and the owners became innkeepers. Inside there was a fireplace, they offered stewed meat, potatoes and bread, while people took octopus cooked by the pulpeiros. The benches and tables were made of wood. (Original) Edificacions i espais de l’antic mercat, del s. XVIII, restaurades i ben conservades, una pena que no s’aprofitin per fer-hi mes activitats. Es un lloc digne de veure i fer – se una idea de com era un mercat antiguament. Sorprèn la gran quantitat d’estances i carrerons i espais que hi ha. Un lloc únic. Alguns dels pendellos funcionaven com a menjadors els dies de fira i els propietaris es convertien en hostalers. A dins hi havia una xemeneia, hi oferien carn guisada, patates i pa, mentrestant la gent es portava el pop cuit per els pulpeiros. Els bancs i taules eren de fusta.

(Translated by Google) The parish church of San Xulián de Ventosa, in the Municipality of Agolada, was built between the 12th and 13th centuries and later moved, stone by stone, from a nearby site, known as Os Chaos, to its current location. Of Romanesque origin, the only elements that remain from that time are the two doors. Inside there is a fabulous tomb that, it is thought, belonged to the abbot Lope de Ventosa, who was canon of Santiago de Compostela. There are also some fourteenth-century baldachins, which covered the altar, with images from the Old and New Testaments. There is a cross on the estate that adjoins the churchyard. The pity is that the temple was closed - asked in the village by the parishioner who has the key, he was not at home - and we were unable to visit inside. A pity (Original) A igrexa parroquial de San Xulián de Ventosa, do Concello de Agolada, foi construída entre os séculos XII-XIII e trasladada posteriormente, pedra a pedra, desde un sitio próximo, coñecido como Os Chaos, ata o seu actual emprazamento. De orixe románico, os únicos elementos que conserva daquela época son as dúas portas. No interior atópase un fabuloso sepulcro que, se pensa, pertenceu ó abade Lope de Ventosa, que foi cóengo de Santiago de Compostela. Tamén se conservan uns baldaquinos do século XIV, que cubrían o altar, con imaxes do Antigo e Novo Testamento. Hai un cruceiro na leira que linda co adro da igrexa. A pena é que o templo estaba pechado -preguntado na aldea polo fregués que ten a chave non estaba na casa- e quedamos sen poder visitar por dentro. Unha mágoa.

(Translated by Google) A gem that is hidden, it is a must-see at this point next to the geographical center of Galicia, you cannot pass by its proximity without seeing it, it will not weigh you down, you will see the past, so far away and there. Whether you are Spanish or Galician, you will be surprised to discover what those people did who left us wonders that we see in this church that seems simple on the outside and very beautiful on the inside. (Original) Una joya que está escondida, es una visita obligada a este punto al lado del centro geográfico de Galicia, no puedes pasar por su cercanía sin verla, no te pesará, verás el pasado, tan lejano y allí. Tanto si eres un español, como gallego, te sorprenderá descubrir aquello que hicieron aquellas personas que nos dejaron maravillas que vemos en esta iglesia que parece sencilla por fuera y muy hermosa por dentro.

(Translated by Google) We drove about a hundred km to see the church. The simple exterior, with some interesting gargoyles and canzorros. We went down to the village following the advice of a neighbor and collected the key from Maricarmen's house to be able to see the interior. Once inside the Romanesque church we were absolutely amazed by what we were seeing: a very interesting group of sculptures in polychrome stone, competing in beauty, with an artistic mausoleum. The entire assembly disassembled from its initial location and later repositioned in a somewhat random manner. On the walls, some polychrome frescoes complete the set. Very interesting visit. (Original) Fixemos preto de cen km para ver a igrexa. O exterior sinxelo , con algunha gárgola e canzorros interesantes . Baixamos á aldea seguindo o consello dun veciño e recollimos a chave na casa de Maricarmen para poder ver o interior.Unha vez dentro da igrexa, románica quedamos absolutamente abraiados polo que estabamos contemplando : un interesantisimo grupo de esculturas en pedra policromada, compiten en beleza , cun artístico mausoleo . Todo o conxunto desmontado da súa ubicación inicial e posteriormente recolocado de xeito un pouco aleatorio . Nos muros , uns frescos policromados completan o conxunto. Visita interesantísima.

(Translated by Google) Open the door...enter the valeira church...sit and contemplate this treasure imagining how they did it and how people lived at that time....chills. WHAT A WONDER!!!!! (Original) Abrir a porta...entrar na igresia valeira...sentarse e contemplar este tesouro imaxinando como o fixeron e como vivia a xente naquela época....arrepios. QUE MARAVILLA!!!!!

(Translated by Google) I really liked it, judging by the photos. (Original) Me gustó mucho, juzgar por las fotos

(Translated by Google) We passed by by chance and coincided with other people who were visiting. I feel very lucky, it is a hidden wonder!!!!! (Original) Pasamos de casualidad y coincidió con otras personas que la estaban visitando. Me siento muy afortunada , es una maravilla escondida!!!!!

(Translated by Google) It's deceptive on the outside and you can't imagine the treasures it keeps inside. I was lucky enough to be able to enjoy it alone, I ended up leaving after almost two hours, because of the cold inside. 100% recommended for those who like history, art or "special places". TIP TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE INTERIOR: Get in touch with the City Council of Agolada, who will lend you the keys to see it (Only from Monday to Friday in the morning hours) (Original) Por fuera engaña y no te puedes imaginar los tesoros que guarda en el interior. Tuve la suerte de poder disfrutarla para mi solo, me acabe yendo despues de casi dos horas, por el frio que hacia dentro. Recomendable 100% para quien le guste la historia, el arte o los "sitios especiales". TRUCO PARA PODER VER EL INTERIOR: Ponte en contacto con el Concello de Agolada, que te presta las llaves para poder verla (Solo de lunes a viernes en horario de mañana)