Tui Cathedral & Old Town
Catedral de Tui
A historic border town on the Miño River, where a fortress-like Romanesque-Gothic cathedral crowns the hill. Cross the bridge to reach Valença in Portugal.
Tui lies about 30 km southeast of Vigo, facing the Portuguese fortress of Valença across the Miño River. It is the first stop on the Portuguese Way into Spain. The cathedral was begun in the 12th century, and its crenellated exterior looks like a fortress. The Gothic sculpture on its west portal is among the earliest in the Iberian Peninsula. From the cloister you can climb the tower for views over the river valley and the fortress across the water. Steep lanes in the old town lead past medieval monasteries and stone houses, and the 1886 international iron bridge lets you walk across to Valença for shopping. Cathedral admission is about 5 euros.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:45–14:00, 16:00–19:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Castrelos Park & Pazo Quiñones de León
- Castro Fortress Park
- Vigo Christmas Lights
- Samil Beach
- Casco Vello & Rúa da Pescadería
- Museo do Mar de Galicia
- Baiona: Monterreal Fortress & Pinta Replica
- Monte Santa Trega