Top Things to do in Province of A Coruna
Top Restaurants in Province of A Coruna
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Province of A Coruna, Galicia
Discover the best top things to do in Province of A Coruna, Spain including MEGA Museo Estrella Galicia, Museo do Pobo Galego, Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Museo Catedralicio, Exponav, Museo Naval, Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Portico de la Gloria, Iglesia de Santiago, Botafumeiro.
Restaurants in Province of A Coruna
1. MEGA Museo Estrella Galicia
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5.0 based on 189 reviews
¡Bienvenido! MEGA Museo Estrella Galicia es la casa de Estrella Galicia, un templo de cultura cervecera. Un museo bastante atípico por el que viajarás a través de más de 110 años. 4 plantas y 2.500 m2 llenos de experiencias interactivas donde podrás descubrir, aprender y vivir la historia de la cerveza, los estilos cerveceros que hoy existen, conocer las recetas, las materias primas y los procesos de elaboración que utilizan Hijos de Rivera SAU. Sumérgete en la impresionante sala de calderas. Descubre cómo trabaja en tiempo real nuestra fábrica. Recorre la evolución de nuestras etiquetas, nuestros envases y las campañas publicitarias con las que nos hemos dado a conocer al mundo. También puedes adentrarte en el universo de la cata junto a nuestros maestros cerveceros y, por supuesto, probar y brindar con todas nuestras cervezas en la zona de degustación. Entenderás por qué MEGA es vivir la cerveza… nivel #MEGA.
Reviewed By ImogenB87
Cannot fault the MEGA staff and experience. They accommodated us at very short notice and provided an English speaking guide just for us. Oscar was very friendly and knowledgeable and took very good care of us for the whole tour. Would recommend this tour we really enjoyed it.
2. Museo do Pobo Galego
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
The Museum of Galician People was created in 1976 with the objectives of research and the preservation, dissemination, defence and promotion of Galician culture in all areas, and, specifically, to create and develop a museum at the service of these goals. The first rooms were opened in 1977. The Museum has permanent galleries dedicated to the sea, the trades, the land, el costume, the music, al habitat and architecture, the society and the press and printing. The criterion used in its creation aims to provide an overall view of all the different facets that define the culture of Galicia. Far from enclosing this complex cultural phenomenon within the physical realm of the museum, the aim is to provide a compendium of the diversity of Galicia which can serve as a reference for evaluating the variety of forms within the group and to encourage interest in first-hand knowledge and the search for future alternatives.
Reviewed By FJGonzalezG - Bethesda, United States
The Museo do Pobo Galego is housed in the Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, outside the old walled city near the Porta do Camiño (gate to the Camino Francés). This is an ethnographic museum on the Galician people and their culture, which for centuries has included migration to other parts of Spain and the Americas. This part is interesting, but the highlight is a magical triple helical staircase of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the work of architect Domingo de Andrade. The stairwell swirls with three separate ramps that lead to different floors. Supposedly, the idea was to provide privacy, though I suspect it also provided segregation of ranks or classes. The rungs of the ladder are said to be made of a whole piece, set in an outer rib fit without joining the wall or each other. My wife and I explored the stairs like children, eventually making our way to the top floor, from where you have a great roof-top view of the city.
3. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews
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!
4. Museo Catedralicio
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By rayporsche - Ottawa, Canada
This museum is located on the gallery floor above the street level of the Cathedral de Compostela. The museum contains rare historical artifacts and dramatic presentations of religious memorabilia, illustrates the evolution of the Cathedral and of the citystate from the first humble monument to Saint James up to the present era. The art here is gorgeous. You wander through the museum at your own pace, absorb what you wish and learn about the past in this historical venue. The Cathedral may be closed for renovation through much of 2019-2020 so this museum will be a worthwhile educational and tourist stop in the interim.
5. Exponav
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
6. Museo Naval
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By S3454EVtimb - Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
Nice museum, interesting on boating, shipping, lighthousing and navalling....across the centuries; a nicely surpising gem
7. Monasterio de San Martin Pinario
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4.5 based on 579 reviews
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.
8. Portico de la Gloria
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By 378marylinp - Milan, Italy
I just can't leave this church Santiago di completely with seeing and placing my Palm on this wall...
9. Iglesia de Santiago
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4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By SMO2015 - Canada, null
As with many of the reviews, a must-stop along my Camino Portugués pilgrimage included the Iglesia de Santiago in Padrón. My self guided tour was an immersion into the history that included the significance Pedrón. The sister selling souvenirs and stamping sellos for the credencial was so friendly and welcoming. Worth exploring during your travels.
10. Botafumeiro
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4.5 based on 2,644 reviews
Reviewed By davidromana - Miami, United States
This Cathedral is monumental, so rich in history, its enormous altar, the Botafumeiro is a huge Incense burner used in the rituals, it is impressive, we are talking about centuries of historic events in this place
