Located on Os Cabildos Street, to the west of the Church of San Francisco, on the site formerly occupied by its cloister, these schools were built in 1917 by the García Naveira brothers, following a project by the architect Rafael González Villar. Once again, historical references give the building its distinctive character. The bicoloured arches recall Islamic art, the decorative elements are characteristic of Galician Baroque, and, of course, the combination of materials (brick, cement and tiles) reflects modernist ideas. Today, they are also known as the “San Francisco Schools”.
García Naveira Brothers Route
Route dedicated to the García Naveira Brothers, benefactors of Betanzos, exploring places linked to their legacy.
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 Statue
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.
Pasatiempo Park
Historic garden created by Juan García Naveira in the late 19th century, famous for its grottoes, sculptures and social and cultural symbolism.
Free Public Washhouse
Public washhouse inaugurated in 1902 by the García Naveira brothers, with two levels and capacity for more than twenty washerwomen according to the tides.
García Naveira Schools
Schools built in 1908 by the García Naveira brothers, eclectic in style, with innovative educational methods and now housing social services.