O Pino
O Pino is a municipality, a Parroquia and a place in the province of A Coruña the Autonomous Community of Galicia in northern Spain. The 4708 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2013) living on an area of 131.90 km2, the place is located 76.70 km from the government capital A Coruña.
History
Most likely people who lived here as early as the Bronze Age. Excavations are to prove this to be carried out near the village of San Lourenzo de pastor to date ( 2012). The population of the region has been shown up to the time of the Romans. The Roman bridge at A Ponte Puñide is still preserved almost in its original state and was an important point on the Roman military road from Braga to Astorga. Near the bridge, said to have been a Roman settlement, according to which, however, is still being sought.
Attractions
- Monastery Sobrado (Santa María de Sobrado ) from the 10th century
- Parish churches of the parroquias offer an insight into the religious architecture of the region
- Roman bridge at "A Ponte Puñide " (dated to 360 /70)
- Numerous buildings of Horreos of farms on country houses and castles are scattered in the community
On the Way of St. James
The Camino Francés leads since time immemorial by the municipality, which has left its mark. Numerous pilgrims' hostels are along the way.
Policy
The 11 seats of the council are elected every 4 years, and are subdivided as follows: