Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #5 in A Coruña, Spain

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 9 sights
Distance 5.6 km
Ascend 140 m
Descend 129 m

Explore A Coruña in Spain with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Individual Sights in A Coruña

Sight 1: Archaeological and Historical Museum - Santo Anton Castle

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The Castle of Santo Antón, is a castle built in the 16th century that was part, along with the Castle of Santa Cruz and the Castle of San Diego, of a strategic network of castles and batteries for the defense of the city of A Coruña. It was declared an artistic historical monument in 1949 and since 1994 has been considered as a Cultural Interest Ben with the category of monument. Since its inauguration in 1968 it houses the Archaeological and Historical Museum of A Coruña.

Wikipedia: Castelo de Santo Antón (GL), Website, Payment Website

1467 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 2: Méndez Núñez Garden

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The Gardens of Méndez Núñez are gardens in the city of A Coruña located between the Cantons and the port. They are dedicated to mariner Casto Méndez Núñez, hero of the First Pacific War.

Wikipedia: Xardíns de Méndez Núñez (GL), Website

190 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Enrique Hervada

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Enrique Hervada

Enrique Hervada García-Sampedro (1883 – 4 April 1953) was a Galician physician.

Wikipedia: Enrique Hervada (GL)

287 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Igrexa de Santa Lucía

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The church of Santa Lucía is a religious temple in A Coruña, located in the Plaza de Lugo do Ensanche.

Wikipedia: Igrexa de Santa Lucía da Coruña (GL), Website

443 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Opera House

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Opera House Marcus / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Opera Palace of A Coruña is a building located in the Glorieta de América of the Herculean city, located next to the park of Santa Margarida. It is home to the Galician Symphony Orchestra.

Wikipedia: Palacio da Ópera da Coruña (GL), Website

445 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Saint Margarida's Park

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Santa Margarida Park is a place of leisure, nature, knowledge and culture of the city of A Coruña. It is located near the center on a hill full of trees and is visible from much of the city.

Wikipedia: Parque de Santa Margarida (GL), Website

1102 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 7: Parque de Vioño

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Vioño Park is a municipal green area in the city of A Coruña. It was opened in December 2006 with an area of 37,049 square meters.

Wikipedia: Parque de Vioño (GL), Website

1221 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 8: Igrexa de San Pedro de Mezonzo

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Igrexa de San Pedro de Mezonzo

The church of San Pedro de Mezonzo is a Catholic temple located in the area of Four Ways.

Wikipedia: Igrexa de San Pedro de Mezonzo da Coruña (GL)

452 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Praza da Palloza

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The Plaza da Palooza is a public space of the Four Roads barrel in the city of A Coruña. It is located in front of the eponymous pier of the port.

Wikipedia: Praza da Palloza (GL)

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