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Walked to the headland where there are beautiful wild flowers, art installations, picnic tables, benches, and drinking water taps situated on a gravel and rock path along the coast and finally to the Tower of Hercules. We bought tickets online for midday. Such incredible foresight back in the 18th century means we still have this Roman Tower now encased to protect it. The Tower of Hercules is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse that is still used for maritime signalling. The Tower of Hercules was restored in the 18th century in an exemplary manner, which has protected the central core of the original Roman monument while restoring its technical functions. It is testimony to the use of lighthouses in antiquity as the Romans mastered so much in such early history. The Tower is also proof of the continuity of the Atlantic route from when it was first organised by the Romans, during a large part of the Middle Ages, and through to today. UNESCO world heritage site, and rightly so! An absolute joy to visit. Book online, orbuy tickets at the information office in the free car park. Room for cars and motorhomes. Accessible to the Tower but stairs to the top. Take water, wear good footwear. Take time to walk the headland. It is beautiful. Highly recommended and appreciated.
Jenny BossonJenny Bosson
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It is essentially an ancient light house from Roman era. It is exceptionally well maintained and even works till day which is quite amazing. Mondays have free entry. There are open lawns around this place and many sculptures are there. Souvenirs can be bought from local vendors. Do carry a water bottle with you as there is no source of drinking water nearby. You can also see a giant trumpet which was used to alert the town if any enemy ship was spotted from the tower. View from to top is amazing. There is also an amazing sheltered beach nearby which is quite happening . It si also UNESCO World Heritage site and well protected. Very close is the aquarium which is not very fancy but informative. I really liked the way seals were playing happily. Be prepared to walk a lot. I also met a bagpiper who was really playing well and people were very generous with thier tip to him. Many foreigners were flocking the place. There is no restroom nearby so be aware. The top of the tower becomes a bit congested due to the crowd hence be cautious.
MoHIT JahazyMoHIT Jahazy
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Beautiful lighthouse, oldest working lighthouse in Europe. Fantastic to visit by day and by night. By day you can climb up its stairs and get a great view of the ocean and by night, you can witness its beam of light warning ships to be aware of Galicia's "coast of death" or "Costa da morte". This is free at night and a must see! Parking is much easier at night and although it looks "closed" many of Coruña's natives go for a stroll up to the base of the tower. Wear flat shoes with a rubber sole, the road is made of cobble stone and not for heels or shoes with a slippery sole. It is pretty well lit at night. If you go by day, purchase your tickets online or at the base of the road up to the tower in a trailer-like office near the parking area on the left. Many people make the mistake of walking all the way up to the base of the tower only to be told the tickets are to be bought at the bottom. You can also buy online. Inside the tower is a sort of museum telling you about the history and legends about the building.
Michelle MartínezMichelle Martínez
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How awesome can it be to climb the stirs of a lighthouse whose foundations were built by the Romans. This world heritage UNESCO site is a must see, especially on a clear day when the views are spectacular. A Coruna is magical especially when the tide is out and you see people scurrying about for shell fish. Its pretty amazing seeing this huge bay empty out. The site itself is a great walking city with lots to see and do. This was home to Pablo Picasso as a young boy when his family moved here from his birthplace of Malaga. There is a very interesting Picasso museum in town. Its a short flight from Madrid and well wroth a visit if you are in Spain. From here you can explore northern Spain.
D StevensD Stevens
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It's a nice historic place and UNESCO world heritage site. The lighthouse itself is well preserved and renovated! by keeping the original design as much as possible. There is some controversy about the windows but you can read about it there! On its own the sight is not too special, but it's surrounded by beautiful scenery and nice coastal walks. The price to climb up the monument is more than fair and gives you a good impression of how the lighthouse changed over the years. Worth a visit if you are in the area, but not worth a big detour if you are not particularly interested in history. Including the coastal walks you can spend about 2h there.
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A Coruña, features the Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), which was built in the 1st century‼️ It is the oldest Roman lighthouse still in use‼️ The area across from the Tower of Hercules on the beach is called Caracola, which refers to the conch, or the seashell, associated with the sea god. Lighthouses are often situated in remote and lonely places, and this ancient Tower of Hercules is no exception. Standing beside the vast sea, it may appear solitary, but it carries the significant responsibility of silently guarding the coast and guiding ships' navigation. Its importance is profound, making it far from simple. #KissKidsFamily
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Av. Navarra, s/n, 15002 A Coruña, Spain
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The Tower of Hercules is the oldest known extant lighthouse. Built in the 1st century, the tower is located on a peninsula about 2.4 km from the center of A Coruña, Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Until the 20th century, it was known as the Farum Brigantium.
attractions: Aquarium Finisterrae, Domus, Playa de San Amaro, Rosa dos Ventos, Paseo Marítimo, restaurants: Pulpeira O Fiuza, Finisterrae, Restaurante O Fado, Café Bar Uni (A Coruña), Asador La Cabaña, Nova Lúa Chea, La Marítima, Arrabbiata, La Garimbota, Asador Argentino El Atlántico
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