Maria Pita was a housewife who according to the legend saw the advancement of Admiral Drakes troops who risked her life to fire a cannon to warn the other citizens of the invasion
Updated Feb 27, 2007
The city hall in coruna is beautiful place that everyone should go and see.
Written Feb 20, 2007
This lighthouse is thought to be the only working Roman light house still in existance. It was constructed in the 2 nd century Ad. You can visited inside the lighthouse.
Written Feb 20, 2007
Visit the castle and the archealogical museum. It is interesting, although it is not a large place so the visit may be short.
Written Sep 12, 2006
Website: http://www.castillosnet.org/lacoruna/C-CAS-017.shtml
Not really fantastic, but if you want to be a tourist, go here!
From here you have a nice view of the coast as well, it's worth going there for that reason alone.
Written Apr 9, 2006
Looking at churches is always nice if you've got some spare time! =D
Written Apr 9, 2006
Address: Around the old town...
Take the bus to Santa Cristina, a beach a couple of kilometres outside of La Coruna. It's beautiful here. Sand beach. Lot's of restaurants and cafes.
Written Apr 9, 2006
Check out the City Hall, it's huge!
Written Apr 9, 2006
Address: Plaza de Maria Pita
...and look at all the amazing houses!
They are really colourful and interesting!
Written Apr 9, 2006
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Written Apr 3, 2006
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