The Fonte de Unta neighbourhood was traditionally an area of farmers, as reflected in the typology of the buildings along Fonte de Unta Street. The traditional arcades provided shelter from the rain, while the wooden balconies were used to dry maize, functioning as urban granaries.
Betanzos Through the Eyes of Artists
Route exploring the places that inspired artists and reflect the cultural and landscape richness of Betanzos.
Mariñán-style houses of Fonte de Unta, A Cañota and Rúa Quiroga
Traditional agricultural neighbourhood of Fonte de Unta, characterised by arcades and wooden balconies used as urban granaries.
Museo das Mariñas
Extensive ethnographic collection of traditional costumes, photography and history.
Archive–Liceo Building
18th-century neoclassical building created to house the Archive of the Kingdom of Galicia and now home to the Liceo of Betanzos.
Mariñán-style houses of Fonte de Unta, A Cañota and Rúa Quiroga
Traditional agricultural neighbourhood of Fonte de Unta, characterised by arcades and wooden balconies used as urban granaries.
Old Bridge
Medieval bridge documented since 1219, with five arches and 59 metres in length, now crossed by pilgrims on the English Way.
New Bridge Gate
15th-century medieval gate, the best preserved in the city, with remains of towers and a pointed double inner arcade.
Lanzós Magnolia Tree
Historic grove of magnolias planted in 1884, located between the Church of Santiago and the Pazo of Lanzós, highly appreciated for its summer shade.