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I was pleased to discover that the museum was home to two internationally known Reubens' paintings. They had been stolen several years ago; but they had been recovered.
Daedalus and the Minotaur were recovered in Stockholm, Sweden - and the other Aurora was recovered in Miami, Florida, USA.
Check out the BBC web site for the Art Crimes series, which provided one edition dealing with all the facts relating to the thefts.
The museum is an excellent place to visit!
Updated Nov 5, 2005
Address: Zalaeta s/n, 15002 A Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 22 37 23
Website: http://museobelasartescoruna.xunta.es
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The tower of hercules is the landmark of the city of A coruna - it stands some 60 metres above sea level and has a height of 59 metres. The lighthouse stands halfway between Orzan inlet and Artabro Bay and is the world's oldest working lighthouse.
The bay was the site of an early settlement known as Bragantia, and was founded by a celtic people known as the Artabros. During the reign of the Roman Emporer Trajan during the second century AD, this site was chosen for the construction of the Tower, which was designed to guide vessels heading for the British Isles in search of tin, copper and iron.
The tower was designed by the Coimbra archiutect Cayo Servio Lupo, who, as can be seen from the inscription at the base of the Tower, dedicated the building to mars, the god of war. The lighthouse was in use until the 5th century, when raids by the Normans forced the inhabitants of the early settlement Brigantia to flee the area and seek refuge further inland.
It was not until the 15th century that the port was rebuilt by Alfonso IX and was named Crunia.
Written Oct 21, 2005
Address: Avda de Navarra, s/n La Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 22 37 30
The museum houses a range of arms and weapons from the 18th century up to the present day.
The museum generally opens at 10:00 until 14:00 and then from 16:00 through to 19:00 (Monday - Saturday)
Sunday opening hours are 10:00 - 14:00.
Updated Oct 21, 2005
Address: Calle de la Maestranza, La Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 20 67 91
A new cultural feature houses the permanent colelction of the works of Luis Seoane and visiting exhibits. During my visit - I enjoyed the work of 10 Galician artists in Latin American exile between 1930 and 1970.
Written Oct 21, 2005
Address: San Francisco s/n, 15001 A Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 21 60 15
Website: www.luisseoanefund.org
The museum was inaugurated in 1990 by Rafael Taboada Vazquez - the Abbot of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria. The design of the museum was undertaken by Manuel Gallego Jorreto and is some 32 sqm (8m x 4m).
The museum holds a collection of silver and gold which has been treasured by the Abbey; the majority of the items of the collection come from the period between 1750 and 1825. This was when the abbey was at it's strongest financial position.
Updated Oct 21, 2005
Address: Puerta de Aires 23, La Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 20 31 86
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The aim of the Maria Pita Museum is to make the life of the City's heoine known in context of her time - the 16th and 17th centuries. The museum is built on the site of the home of Maria Pita's first husband, Juan Alonso de Rois, had owned a house.
The museum is rather narrow but has a number of floors as is the historical nature of these buildings and homes. There are a number of floors with different themes -
Ground Floor: A history of the City and how it changed over time.
Background Room: A reproduction of the shop and main bedroom of the house where Maria Pita's parents lived.
First Floor: Outline of International relations of the time and the role of La Coruna played - notably the 1589 siege by an English fleet under the orders of Sir Francis Drake, in retaliation for the Spanish Aramada of 1588,
Second floor: The siege of La Coruna in 1589 and a glimpse of the very complex life of Maria Pita herslef.
Written Oct 21, 2005
Address: Calle Herrerias 28, 15001 La Coruna
Phone: 00 34 981 18 98 53
This church is located next to the City Hall and always seems to have a steady stream of worshippers. It is worth a visit - even if only to see the somewhat small and understated stain glass window showing San Jorge (St George).
Written Oct 21, 2005
Address: Plaza Marques de San Martin
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It was funny to see an obelisk in Spain!!! and even moreso in A Coruna. It was pretty and more than 100 years old. It was built to honour one of their minister in Santiago who contributed a lot to La Coruna.
At night, the obelisk is lited up - another pretty sight..
And the best bit ...it was across from the MNG boutique...so i went inside and browse at the huge huge boutique... and not far from here is also Zara boutique and Loewe boutiques.
Updated Aug 9, 2005
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I took a walk from the Palexco, towards the greeneries. Being early in the morning, there were lots of people walking their oversized big and very tiny dogs. It was amazing watching the dogs and their owners...they seem to know each other...thre owners and the dogs!!!
There were plenty of people on their way to the conference...noted the bag they carry and the tag they wear...and every now and then they stop to take pictures...
so i took this picture - which was very close to their national teather - under renovation though...becos nearly everyone that stopped by took it...
Written Aug 8, 2005
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Here is a picture of my husband going to register for the conference. There were tens of thousand people from all over the world coming to attend this catorgraphy conference - held every two years in the world. It is a big event, where new techiques are shared.
The location of the conference is close to the marina, walking to the Maria Pita Square...and most of the helpers were volunteers from the local university. When I left my husband there, i took a walk to their parks..which was simply awesome. There were lots of nice plants and also wonderful fountains, and sculptures.
Written Aug 8, 2005
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