What to do and see in Province of A Coruna, Galicia: The Best Architectural Buildings

February 16, 2022 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Province of A Coruna, Spain including Gelmirez Palace, Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Colegio Fonseca, Pazo do Tapal, Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Casa do Concello, Central Hidroelectrica del Tambre, Sede de la SGAE en Galicia, Castillo de San Carlos, Chiesa Santa Maria de Leboreiro.
Restaurants in Province of A Coruna

1. Gelmirez Palace

Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Excellent
48%
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43%
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Gelmirez Palace

Beautiful medieval palace built in the Romanesque style.

2. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain 0981 583 548 [email protected] http://www.catedraldesantiago.es
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
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1%
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews

Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Reviewed By PilatesLady58 - Norwich, United Kingdom

The cathedral is an incredible building with its impressive baroque facade and is the culmination for some of a long journey along the Camino to reach Santiago. At the moment it’s best viewed from the outside only as there is major restoration work going on for holy year in 2021 when the work will be completed. It’s still worth visiting the cathedral museum which has some interesting artworks on display. You can also access the cloister and get views out over the square by the cathedral to the surrounding countryside. I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s done but currently the interior is literally a building site!

3. Colegio Fonseca

Praza Fonseca s/n, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain 981 56 31 00
Excellent
42%
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49%
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8%
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Colegio Fonseca

Reviewed By RhinoLondon_England - Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom

Our visit to the College was one of the highlights of our time in Santiago. There are short guided tours of the building (including in English at certain times) and these give an interesting insight into the history of the university and open up to you some of the special rooms. The highlight is access to the balcony overlooking the Plaza del Obgadoiro: not to be missed.

4. Pazo do Tapal

Rua Xan de Estivadas, Noia Spain
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Pazo do Tapal

5. Monasterio de San Martin Pinario

Praza San Martino S/n, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 981 56 02 82 http://www.santiagoturismo.com/monumentos/mosteiro-e-igrexa-de-san-martino-pinario
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 579 reviews

Monasterio de San Martin Pinario

Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia

Given the renovation of the Cathedral built up with scaffolding, San Martin Pinario is more interesting for non-religious tourists to visit. Though of course, he relics of St. James are of incommensurably greater value than the carved benches of the monastery for pilgrims. San Martin Pinario is the second largest monastery in Spain after San Lorenzo in Escorial. But as you know, it is not the size that determines the value. The main southern facade of the monastery faces the Plaza de La Immacolata. Contrary to the city's tradition, the statue of St. Martin of Tours crowns the facade, not the St. James of Mavrovica. Martin is shown on a horse giving his clothes to a beggar. The Church of the monastery is another masterpiece of Galician Baroque performed by the different architects including Fernando de Casas y Novoa, who created the facade of the Cathedral. It was completed in 1652 and is a single-nave Church on the sides of which are placed six chapels. Three of them were touched by the genius of Fernando de Casas y Novoa. However, the general interior of the Church of San Martin Pinario was created by Mateo Lopez. The composition of the Benedictine Church of San Martin Pinario is similar to the famous Jesuit Church Il Gesu in Rome. The main altar is unusual, it faces traditionally to the nave, and the back side-to the choir of the monastic community. The main theme of iconography in the Church is dedicated to the image of the virgin Mary, who, according to the dogma of the immaculate conception, interrupted the sinfulness of the world. One of the side chapels is dedicated to the so-called English virgin, a symbol of English Catholics who fled from England from the persecution of Henry VIII. Baroque choirs are of no less artistic value. This masterpiece was created by Matteo de Prado from 1639 to 1647. the Monastery has not operated since the XIX century and part of the premises belongs to the Museum of religious art. You can get inside through the Church of St. Martino. A good collection of religious artifacts is located here: utensils, paintings, sculptures. The Church is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10: 30 to 13: 30 and from 16: 00 to 19: 00. Admission: 4 EUR for adults, 3 EUR for students, pilgrims and people over 65 years of age.

6. Casa do Concello

Rua Rosalia de Castro 2, 15200 Noia Spain http://www.noia.es/directorio.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Casa do Concello

Noia City Council

7. Central Hidroelectrica del Tambre

Central Electrica del Tambre, 15212 Noia Spain http://www.noia.es/encanto/gl/lugares/tambre.html
Excellent
65%
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Central Hidroelectrica del Tambre

Reviewed By mouse-a-roo - Scarborough District, United Kingdom

I would just echo what everyone else has said. This is a spectacular nature spot. The river walk is great, the views fantastic, and you will see very few other people around. It is very close to Noia, but you would think that you were in the middle of nowhere. Great use of an old hydroelectric plant - or so I am told by my wife's family who are from there.

8. Sede de la SGAE en Galicia

Rua Salvadas 2A Parque Vista Alegre, 15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 981 56 90 82
Excellent
29%
Good
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Sede de la SGAE en Galicia

9. Castillo de San Carlos

Paseo de Ribeira S/n, 15155 Fisterra Spain +34 981 74 07 81 http://costadamortegalicia.com/museo-de-pesca-en-el-castillo-de-san-carlos
Excellent
63%
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Castillo de San Carlos

10. Chiesa Santa Maria de Leboreiro

Leboreiro, Melide, 15809, Melide Spain http://www.santiagoturismo.com/monumentos/iglesia-de-santa-maria-de-leboreiro
Excellent
52%
Good
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Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Chiesa Santa Maria de Leboreiro

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