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Six corners you must visit to be able to say that you really know La Coruña

for those who know La Coruna they know very well that we are talking about a city with a very special charm. One of those that stays on your retina forever and discovers a new corner every time you come back that makes it that much more wonderful if possible.

That’s why, in this episode where we get to know cities like Palencia, Soria, Teruel, Cuenca more closely… We wanted to go to the Galician lands and explore eleven settlements that are simply ideal and will make you say: you really know..

Tower of Hercules

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Since it could not be otherwise, we should have started with the symbol of the city, which rises and whose silhouette is reflected in the Atlantic Ocean. Actually a Roman lighthouse, it is the oldest in the world and the only lighthouse still in service. On the north coast of the A Coruña peninsula, at an altitude of 50 metres, it is surrounded by the Tower of Hercules Sculpture Park and has been part of the list since 2009. World Heritage.

Maria Pita Square

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Another symbol of the city Maria Pita Square It is presided over by the eponymous heroine from A Coruña. It was projected in the mid-19th century and on its north façade is the Town Hall, an imposing modernist building that was started in 1908 by architect Pedro Mariño and is not to be missed. The perfect place to enjoy and be enchanted by an Albariño.

Old town

Saint Barbara

Around the Plaza de María Pita (in addition to Calle Real and Riego de Agua), we have a show full of corners known as Old town. Undoubtedly, it is an important journey into the past that we can visit from the Romanesque, Santiago Church. XII, Plaza de Azcárraga, Collegiate Church of Santa María or Santa Bárbara square and monastery.

sea

Marina La Coruna

Since we’re in the area, we can’t miss a visit to the Marina, the promenade filled with galleries, which has caused it to be called the Marina. “City of glass”. If you have the opportunity, sit on one of the terraces and enjoy the sea, people and view.

St Peter’s Mountain

Saint Peter La Coruna

There are many parks we can visit in La Coruña. Santa Margarita, that of Méndez Núñez, the gardens of San Carlos or Mount San Pedro. The latter is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the fresh air, where you can see a wonderful panoramic view of the city and enjoy the two Vickers tracks over 17 meters high.

beaches

A Coruna Beaches

And because it couldn’t be less, we must visit its beaches, namely Orzán, Riazor, Matadero, As Lapas…any option is good. Of course, the water is pretty cold, you know.

St. Anthony's Castle

Moreover, A Coruna It has excellent museums such as the House of Fine Arts, the House of Sciences, the Domus or the Archaeological Museum in Castillo de San Antón, all of which are great.

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Photos | holakarlos, Diego Delso, Francho Beltrán, Visitcoruna

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