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Tourist map Ourense (clickable) - Region  Galicia
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location of Ourense


1 type 

Ourense

: City of Roman origin with a medieval quarter. The top attractions are Ponte Vella, the cathedral and town hall. Also, the city is known for its carnival.

2 type 

Verín

: Town known for its wine, sources, the castle and the Monterrei carnival.



3 type 

Monasterio de Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil

: Beautiful old monastery, now a parador. Ideal for an overnight stop at a round trip through Galicia or the nortwest of Spain.

4 type 

Monastery of Oseira

: Also known as the Galician El Escorial. The large monastery complex is surrounded by woods founded by Cistercians in the 12th century.

5 type 

Celanova

: The monastery of San Salvador (Benedictine) is located in a well preserved city center. The town is located in the south of the province of Ourense.

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General Information Ourense

Population:336.926 (0,7%, 39e)
Density (people/km2):46 (31e)
Area (km2):7.273 (1,4%, 36e)
Main cities:Verín, Ribadavia, Allariz
Sun hours in winter:3
Sun hours in summer:9
Tourism (%):0,5 (40e)
Bed places per km2:0,8 (33e)
Landscape:green hills, mountains, rivers
Highest elevation point:Trevinca 2.127 meter

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Land use Ourense

 Forest   3426 km2 
 47% 
 Other nature   2927 km2 
 40% 
 Agriculture   476 km2 
 7% 
 Grassland   235 km2 
 3% 
 Water   178 km2 
 2% 
 Urban area   22 km2 
 0% 

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