Galicia and Asturias
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1. Torre de Hércules
Much of A Coruña sits on a peninsula, on the tip of which sits this city landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site—the oldest still-functioning lighthouse in the world. First installed during the reign of Trajan, the Roman emperor born in Spain in AD 98, the lighthouse was rebuilt in the 18th century and looks strikingly modern; all that remains from Roman times are inscribed foundation stones. Scale the 245 steps for superb views of the city and coastline—if you're here on a summer weekend, the tower opens for views of city lights along the Atlantic. Lining the approach to the lighthouse are sculptures depicting figures from Galician and Celtic legends.
Av. de Navarra, A Coruña, Galicia, 15002, Spain981-223730Sight Details
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2. Aquarium Finisterrae
Situated next to the Torre de Hércules, this aquarium features interactive exhibits, an underwater hall, and a seal colony. A fitting tribute to Galicia's relationship with the sea, it focuses on the ecosystems of the Atlantic and Galician coast.
Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez 34, A Coruña, Galicia, 15002, Spain981-189842Sight Details
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3. Castillo de San Antón (Museo Arqueológico e Histórico)
At the northeastern tip of the old town is St. Anthony's Castle, a 16th-century fort that houses A Coruña's Museum of Archaeology. The collection includes remnants of the prehistoric Celtic culture that once thrived in these parts, including silver artifacts as well as ruins from castros, the Celts' stone forts.
Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez 2, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, Spain981-189850Sight Details
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4. Colexiata de Santa María do Campo
Called St. Mary of the Field because the building was once beyond the city's walls, this Romanesque beauty dates to the mid-13th century. The facade depicts the Adoration of the Magi; the celestial figures include St. Peter, holding the keys to heaven. Because of an architectural miscalculation the roof is too heavy for its supports, so the columns inside lean outward and the buttresses outside have been thickened. The interior is often closed but the exterior alone is worth seeing.
Rúa Damas 24, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, Spain -
5. Iglesia de Santiago
This 12th-century church, the oldest in A Coruña, was the first stop on the Camino Inglés (English route) toward Santiago de Compostela. Originally Romanesque, it's now a hodgepodge that includes Gothic arches, a baroque altarpiece, and two 18th-century rose windows.
Rúa do Parrote 1, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, Spain -
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6. Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña
Housed in a converted convent on the edge of the old town, this fine-arts museum has French, Spanish, and Italian paintings from the 16th through 20th centuries and a curious collection of etchings by Goya.
Rúa Zalaeta 2, A Coruña, Galicia, 15002, Spain881-881700Sight Details
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7. Orzán and Riazor Beaches
A Coruña's Paseo Marítimo winds along two pleasant, well-maintained urban beaches, Playa del Orzán and Playa de Riazor. These long curves of fine golden sand tend to be busy in summer with chattering groups of local families and friends enjoying the milder climate. The area of Playa del Orzán in front of the hotel Meliá María Pita is popular with surfers. Cross the Paseo Marítimo for a choice of cafés and restaurants with animated terraces. Seafront kiosks sell ice cream and snacks. There is no natural shade, but you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas in summer. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; showers; toilets. Best for: surfing; swimming; walking.
Paseo Marítimo, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, Spain -
8. Paseo Marítimo
To see why sailors once nicknamed A Coruña "la ciudad de cristal" (the glass city), stroll the Paseo Marítimo, said to be the longest seaside promenade in Europe. Although the congregation of boats is charming, the real sight is across the street: a long, gracefully curved row of houses. Built by fishermen in the 18th century, they face away from the sea—it's said that at the end of a long day, these seafarers were tired of looking at the water. Nets were hung from the porches to dry, and fish was sold on the street below. When Galicia's first glass factory opened nearby, someone thought to enclose these porches in glass, like the latticed stern galleries of oceangoing galleons, to keep wind and rain at bay. The resulting emblematic glass galleries spread across the harbor and eventually throughout Galicia. The 13 km (8 miles) of flat surface with ocean views make it a wonderful jogging spot.
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9. Praza de María Pita
The focal point of the old town, this bustling large plaza has a north side that's given over to the neoclassical Palacio Municipal, or city hall, built 1908–12 with three Italianate domes. The monument in the center, built in 1998, depicts the heroine Maior (María) Pita. When England's Sir Francis Drake arrived to sack A Coruña in 1589, the locals were only half-finished building the defensive Castillo de San Antón. A 13-day battle ensued. When María Pita's husband died, she took up his lance, slew the Briton who tried to plant the Union Jack, and revived the exhausted Coruñeses, inspiring other women to join the battle. The surrounding streets of the old town are a hive of activity, lined with tapas bars and shops.
Pr. de María Pita, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, Spain
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