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Praza de María Pita (A Coruña)

Praza de María Pita, A Coruña, Galicia

Description

Praza de María Pita is the main square of the city of A Coruña, Galicia. It was a relatively late development, having been designed in the second part of the 19th century. The plaza is dominated by the Municipal Palace (the town hall) and framed by arcaded buildings. In the middle is the statue of María Pita, the famous local heroine who defended the city against the English armada led by Francis Drake in 1589.

Access & Transport

The plaza marks the centre of the city and is within walking distance of many attractions + several bus services stop in the next street over (south side) called Av. Montoto. A Coruña is 70km north of Santiago de Compostela (40mins by train), 280km west of Oviedo, 320km northwest of León, and 300km north of Porto.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest discovering the Plaza as part of an exploration of the historical part of town, taking on the Obelisk and perhaps the Fine Arts Museum if you are in a mood for a cultural activity.

Meta review

Rated and described as one of the main sights in town, the "standout architectural attraction is the magnificent city hall" - interestingly, many reviewers note that the design doesn't feel "traditionally Spanish". Tourists enjoy the large number of bars and restaurants for a drink or a bite/meal but also point out that this is not the place for shopping.

Environmental & Social

Mostly concrete with few green spaces. Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

More than the square, it is the town hall that truly deserves a detour for those in A Coruña. Make sure to walk through, even if you don't have a drink or pintxos there

Key positive

Super impressive town hall

Lively atmosphere

Key negative

Lacks colour (very greyish)

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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