Heritage of Betanzos

A collection of historic, artistic and cultural assets that reflect the identity and evolution of Betanzos over time

García Naveira Schools

García Naveira Schools

Schools built in 1908 by the García Naveira brothers, eclectic in style, with innovative educational methods and now housing social services.

Its construction was financed by the brothers after whom it is named at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a building that reflects eclectic and historicist trends. It shared its location with the Asylum. Built in 1908, it was characterized by the use of liberal teaching methods. It included a natural sciences museum or cabinet of curiosities for students’ use, and stood out for its spacious and bright classrooms. Today it houses the headquarters of the municipal social services.