Padrón, Galician municipality in A Coruña Province, Spain
Description
Padrón is a municipality in A Coruña Province in Galicia that stretches across several parishes and functions as a regional administrative unit. The area encompasses smaller settlements and rural zones that together form the local community.
History
The area was known in ancient times as a Celtic settlement and developed into an important center during the Roman period. Part of it served as a bishop's seat for a long time before religious power shifted to Santiago.
Culture
The place is known as the birthplace of several important writers who shaped Galician literary life. This literary connection runs deep in local history and is valued by residents.
Practical
The place is easy to access and offers basic services for visitors and residents. Local infrastructure makes it simple to explore the municipality and its surrounding areas.
Did you know?
The area is known for producing green peppers grown in a specific region. These peppers have a special trait: some taste mild while others are surprisingly hot, with no way to predict which ahead of time.
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Santuario da Virxe da Escravitude
5.1 km
Lestrobe Towers
1.1 km
Jardín botánico de Padrón
164 m
Casa-Museo de Rosalía de Castro
675 m
Pazo de Lestrobe
833 m
Sar
752 m
Convent of O Carme de Padrón
263 m
Camilo José Cela
256 m
Macías o Namorado
185 m
Ernesto Gende Rodríguez
185 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Padrón
304 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Pública Gallega Camilo José Cela
867 m
Atios II
2 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Pontecesures
2.1 km
Casa Museo da Fundación Camilo José Cela
843 mManuel Baltar Santaló
31 mCastelao
125 mRosalía de Castro
116 mAuditorio
706 mClub de Golf Val de Rois
2.6 kmA Santiña de Carrais
3.4 kmPetróglifo
402 mO Coche de Pedra
2 kmWork of art, sculpture
2.3 kmWork of art, sculpture
1 kmWork of art, sculpture
7.4 kmBust, Work of art
807 mFuente del Carmen
205 m
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