The Alfonsetti Theatre-Cinema is a theatre located in the centre of the town. It was inaugurated in 1882 and for more than one hundred years it operated as a cinema, becoming the oldest cinema venue in Spain. Today the theatre is municipally owned, although for much of its history it was managed by the Pita family. The theatre is housed in a building that formerly contained the convent of San Domingos, which also accommodates the Museo das Mariñas, the Municipal Archive and the municipal library.
Modernist Architecture
The mark of urban and aesthetic transformation that opened Betanzos to modernity
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.
Casa Pita
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 Schools
Schools built in 1908 by the García Naveira brothers, eclectic in style, with innovative educational methods and now housing social services.
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.
García Naveira Brothers Statue
Casa Núñez
Modernist building by Rafael González Villar combining architecture, commerce and art, now home to the CIEC Foundation.
Four Seasons Fountain
Monumental fountain inspired by the Louvois fountain in Paris, decorated with female figures representing the four seasons.
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.
Statue of Charity
Contemporary sculpture “Charity”, a reinterpretation of Roman Charity, symbolising solidarity and the philanthropic legacy of the García Naveira brothers.
Former Municipal Slaughterhouse
Former municipal slaughterhouse from the early 20th century, with distinctive architecture and iron and tile decoration.
Casa da Rega or Villa Flora
Casa da Rega, built in 1922, an outstanding example of Indianos architecture and 20th-century Galician eclecticism.
Bandstand
Neoclassical 18th-century manor house, with an L-shaped floor plan and a large heraldic coat of arms, promoted by Archbishop Sánchez Baamonde.
Manuel Naveira Asylum
Charitable building from 1914, promoted by Manuel Naveira González, eclectic in style and now converted into a hotel.
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.
Casa Limiñón
Casa Limiñón, built in 1902 on Rúa Traviesa, a clear example of modernism and decorative craftsmanship.