Historic Urban Centre

A walk through the medieval heart of Betanzos and its main landmarks

Pazo de Bendaña

Pazo de Bendaña

Historic building from the 15th and 16th centuries with pointed arcade and coats of arms, still serving as the headquarters of the Treasury.

It is located in Plaza de A Constitución. Originally built in the 15th century and reconstructed in the 16th century, it still preserves the ancient pointed arches of the arcade. These arches originally extended beyond the facade but were later incorporated into the structure to expand the living quarters; the coat of arms presiding over the facade also dates back to this period. In the 17th century, a second renovation was carried out on the side and front sections, which included the placement of the shield above the garage door. Today, this building houses the Tax Agency (Hacienda) offices.

Santa María Stone Cross

Stone cross located in the historic centre of Betanzos.

Convent of the Augustinian Recollects

17th–18th century convent with a 16th-century cloister, historic coats of arms and valuable altarpieces from the Compostela School.

Medieval gate of Betanzos’ historic centre, also known as Porta da Ribeira or Porta de Paio Fermoso, built in the 15th century.

1906 modernist building on Valdoncel Street, designed by Matías Witz, restored and characterised by balconies and an upper cornice.

Casa del Pueblo (People’s House)

Building promoted in 1917 thanks to the legacy of Jesús García Naveira for the Federation of Workers’ Societies of Betanzos.

Jesús García Naveira School

Os Cabildos or San Francisco Schools, built in 1917, a unique example of modernist architecture with Islamic and Baroque references.

García Naveira Brothers’ House

French-influenced building built in 1890 as the home and business of Juan García Naveira, notable for its use of marble and commemorative plaque.

Modernist building by Rafael González Villar combining architecture, commerce and art, now home to the CIEC Foundation.

Diana the Huntress Fountain

Monumental fountain inaugurated in 1867, a replica of the Diana of the Louvre and one of Betanzos’ most recognisable urban symbols.

Alfonsetti Cinema-Theatre

Alfonsetti Theatre-Cinema, inaugurated in 1882, one of the oldest cinemas in Spain, now the municipal theatre in the former convent of San Domingos.

Manuel Naveira Asylum

Charitable building from 1914, promoted by Manuel Naveira González, eclectic in style and now converted into a hotel.

Casa Limiñón, built in 1902 on Rúa Traviesa, a clear example of modernism and decorative craftsmanship.

Neoclassical 18th-century manor house, with an L-shaped floor plan and a large heraldic coat of arms, promoted by Archbishop Sánchez Baamonde.

Soportales del Campo Arcades

Popular street with gallery houses and arcades, now an area of bars and restaurants and a social meeting point in Betanzos.

García Naveira Brothers Statue

Museo das Mariñas

Extensive ethnographic collection of traditional costumes, photography and history.

CIEC (International Centre for Contemporary Printmaking)

Printmaking workshop and museum, housed in the modernist building created by Rafael González Villar for the Núñez family.

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.

Pazo of the Counts of Taboada

19th-century neoclassical manor house located in the historic centre, with a large family coat of arms and linked to the County of Taboada.

Pazo de Lanzós

17th-century Baroque manor house with projecting balcony and modified tower, an example of Betanzos’ urban noble architecture.

Pazo de Bendaña

Historic building from the 15th and 16th centuries with pointed arcade and coats of arms, still serving as the headquarters of the Treasury.

Alfolí (Salt Storehouse)

Medieval building used for the storage and weighing of salt, a key product in Betanzos’ port trade.

Os Xudeus Street

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.

Fountain of the Angels

Historic fountain documented since 1613 and rebuilt in 1834, bearing the coats of arms of the city and Archdeacon Pedro de Ben.

Hórreo da Rúa Nova

This 18th-century urban granary is privately owned and recalls the ancient Orreum mentioned in Betanzos’ foundation charter of 1219.

Medieval bridge documented since 1219, with five arches and 59 metres in length, now crossed by pilgrims on the English Way.

Historic Centre Route

Route through Betanzos’ historic centre, a historic-artistic ensemble, covering the medieval enclosure and its main monuments and churches.