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Castille de San Anton
Protest Flag of Galicia against oil spills
main entrance
Maria Pita and eternal flameLighthouse originally from Roman Times.
The Torre de Hercules is both a present day lighthouse and a provides protection for a much older edifice that originates in Roman Times.
So for 1800 years or so there has been a device to warn shipping that the headland is close and also to indicate the way to the safe harbour.
Naturally it is located at the most windswept place on the headland with views to the North of the North Atlantic and the waves crashing onto the shore. No doubt a few sunken ships scattered around in the depths.
There is a bus service from the rest of the city but one must walk the last few metres. Try to chose a day that is not windy or wet.
The Roman name for the city was Ardobicum Corunium, they associated the area with the Labours of Hercules.
