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Sites To See In La Coru?A (Cristina & SofA)

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The document lists several important sites to visit in La Coru?a, Spain. The Tower of Hercules, dating back to the 2nd century, is the world's only functioning Roman lighthouse and rises 112 meters above sea level. The Millennium Obelisk features scenes from La Coru?a's history carved into glass panels. San Carlos Gardens contain the tomb of English general John Moore who died defending the city. Other sites mentioned include the Santa Maria del Campo church, Las Barbaras square, Maria Pita Square, Mendez Nu?ez gardens, Santa Margarita park, and the Palacio de Congresos and Opera House performance venue.

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Sites to see in La Coru?a Sites to see in La Coru?a By: Cristina Torres Rodrguez Sofa Dasilva Mendo Class: 6?B CEIP PONTE DOS BROZOS
The Tower of Hercules Its the worlds only fuctioning Roman lighthouse. The tower dates back to the 2nd century. The Tower rises up 112 metres over sea level. It?s the most internationally known symbol. It?s a UNESCO World Heritage since 27 June 2009.
The Millennium Obelisk Its got 50 tonnes of steel and glass with scenes from history of La Coru?a carved into the glass panels. It rises into the sky as a symbol of La Coru?a of the new milennium.
San Carlos gardens In this garden you can find the tomb of a romantic hero, the English general John Moore, who died in 1809 defending the city against the French forces.
Santa Maria del Campo collegiate church Its a small Romanesque church with Gothic influences located in the heart of the Historic City Centre in front of the Cornide Mansion.
Las Barbaras square Its a little plaza where the branches of the acacias brush againts the walls of the Clarisas Convent, built over 15th century.
Maria Pita Square This plaza is dedicated to the heroine of La Coru?a. Its got a lot of bars and restaurants. Here you can find the impressive Municipal Palace.
Mendez Nu?ez gardens Its a extensive and well tended garden. You can find the famous plant calendar, which is renewed each day.
Santa Margarita park Its got over 80,000 square metres. You can see a lot of cypresses, oaks, chestnuts, elms, etc. Here you can see the Planetarium (the House of Sciences), in the middle of the park.
Palacio de Congresos and Opera House Its a monument with 1,800 seat auditorium. It was designed to house conventions, exhibitions and all kinds of musical performances.

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Sites To See In La Coru?A (Cristina & SofA)

  • 1. Sites to see in La Coru?a Sites to see in La Coru?a By: Cristina Torres Rodrguez Sofa Dasilva Mendo Class: 6?B CEIP PONTE DOS BROZOS
  • 2. The Tower of Hercules Its the worlds only fuctioning Roman lighthouse. The tower dates back to the 2nd century. The Tower rises up 112 metres over sea level. It?s the most internationally known symbol. It?s a UNESCO World Heritage since 27 June 2009.
  • 3. The Millennium Obelisk Its got 50 tonnes of steel and glass with scenes from history of La Coru?a carved into the glass panels. It rises into the sky as a symbol of La Coru?a of the new milennium.
  • 4. San Carlos gardens In this garden you can find the tomb of a romantic hero, the English general John Moore, who died in 1809 defending the city against the French forces.
  • 5. Santa Maria del Campo collegiate church Its a small Romanesque church with Gothic influences located in the heart of the Historic City Centre in front of the Cornide Mansion.
  • 6. Las Barbaras square Its a little plaza where the branches of the acacias brush againts the walls of the Clarisas Convent, built over 15th century.
  • 7. Maria Pita Square This plaza is dedicated to the heroine of La Coru?a. Its got a lot of bars and restaurants. Here you can find the impressive Municipal Palace.
  • 8. Mendez Nu?ez gardens Its a extensive and well tended garden. You can find the famous plant calendar, which is renewed each day.
  • 9. Santa Margarita park Its got over 80,000 square metres. You can see a lot of cypresses, oaks, chestnuts, elms, etc. Here you can see the Planetarium (the House of Sciences), in the middle of the park.
  • 10. Palacio de Congresos and Opera House Its a monument with 1,800 seat auditorium. It was designed to house conventions, exhibitions and all kinds of musical performances.