Café Moderno, Art Nouveau building in St. Joseph's Square, Pontevedra, Spain
The three-story granite building displays wrought iron galleries, stone facades, and cast iron columns supporting its distinguished architectural structure.
Commissioned by Bernardo Martínez-Bautista Herrera upon his return from Cuba, the building opened its doors in 1902 on the former site of Pazo Gago de Mendoza.
The first floor cafe housed meetings of Galician intellectuals like Castelao, Alexandre Bóveda, and Federico García Lorca, who contributed to the Galician Statute of Autonomy.
Located at Praza de San Xosé 3, the building opens Monday through Friday from 17:30 to 20:30, and Saturdays from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 20:30.
The interior preserves original mirrors, lamps, and artworks by Monteserín and Carlos Sobrino, following renovation by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza in 1998.
Location: Pontevedra
Inception: 1902
Architectural style: Art Nouveau, eclectic architecture
Address: Praza San Xosé, 3
GPS coordinates: 42.42944,-8.64583
Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:37
Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
237 m
Pontevedra City Hall
293 m
Ruins of Santo Domingo Convent
216 m
Palm Trees Park
140 m
Mansion of the Marquis of Riestra
217 m
Teucer (statue)
42 m
The Fiel Contraste
305 m
Bank of Spain building in Pontevedra
213 m
Monument to the heroes of Puente Sampayo
273 m
House of the Heads
295 m
Palacio de la Diputación de Pontevedra
225 m
Tertulia monument (Literary Circle in Modern Coffee)
17 m
Villa Pilar
130 m
Building of the Normal School of Pontevedra
253 m
Gobierno Militar (Pontevedra)
83 m
Ravachol parrot (statue)
195 m
Sailor's monument
212 m
Statue of Christopher Columbus
219 m
San José church
308 m
Bar Boo residential buildings in Campolongo (Pontevedra)
305 m
Children's fountain
233 m
Palace of Justice of Pontevedra
137 m
Peace and Freedom Monument
109 m
Sala Karma
222 m
Casto Sampedro gardens
273 m
Art nouveau Building Herrería Square, 8
262 m
Varela Building
309 m
Delegación de Hacienda - Edificio del Catastro, Pontevedra
160 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes