Iria Flavia, Ancient parish near Padrón, Spain
Iria Flavia is a civil parish located where the Sar and Ulla rivers meet, marked by the Collegiate Church of Santa María de Iria Flavia. The church displays Gothic architectural features and is surrounded by historic buildings.
Romans established the settlement in the 1st century as a port and named it after the Flavian imperial dynasty. The location later became an important religious center in Galicia.
The Camilo José Cela Foundation occupies former canon residences beside the church and preserves literary collections there. The location has become a center for writers and those interested in literature.
The location sits on the Portuguese Way pilgrimage route and allows travelers to visit religious sites while walking toward Santiago de Compostela. Visitors can reach the church and foundation while exploring the riverside surroundings.
The cemetery of Adina originally held the burial site of Galician poet Rosalía de Castro and now also contains the Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela. These two prominent figures share an unexpected final resting place in this small parish.
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