Heritage of Betanzos

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

Mariñán-style houses of Fonte de Unta, A Cañota and Rúa Quiroga

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.

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.