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Pontevedra Railway Station is the main train station serving the beautiful city of Pontevedra, Spain. It connects the city to the whole Spanish territory. There are daily connections to the major cities of Madrid and Barcelona, but there are numerous train rides to many other cities within Spain and Portugal, as well. Pontevedra Railway Station is centrally located in the city and has access to all the important sights and attractions in Pontevedra. This city has an excellent historical center, featuring some of the biggest and best preserved monuments in the whole Galicia region. There are also many public spaces you can enjoy, such as parks and pedestrian pathways. Since Pontevedra is located within a scenery of beautiful landscapes, estuaries and rivers, the views that it offers are simply unique.

Top Attractions within Pontevedra

Capela da Virxe Peregrina is an impressive chapel in Pontevedra that honors the image of the Virgen de la Peregrina, the city's patron saint. Legend has it that the Virgin guided pilgrims arriving here by sea towards Santiago. The chapel was built in the 18^th century in a Baroque architectural style, but it also has some Neoclassical additions. The statue of the Virgin inside the church is also extremely beautiful.

The Convent of San Francisco is another important religious site in Pontevedra you should visit. The convent was erected between the 14^th and 15^th century, using the Latin cross ground plan. Besides the convent and the chapel, you could also visit the Basilica of Santa Maria.

Restaurants. The Galician gastronomy is very ample and features differently elaborated products, which is why it is not safe to say that it has a typical dish. However, very common all over the region in the dish called “lacon con grelos”, which is pork cooked with potatoes, turnip and chorizo. You could try this dish in one of the many restaurants you will find in Pontevedra, such as Alameda 10, El Rincon Mejicano, Il Piccolo, Luis, Eirado Da Lena, Mare e Monti, and many others.