CIVIL MONUMENTS - TURISMO DE FERROL

CIVIL MONUMENTS

TOWN HALL BUILDING

Imperialist style building built in the mid-twentieth century, headquarters of the Ferrol City Council.

CASA DO PATÍN

Build in the eighteenth century, when the District of Esteiro first emerged. Today houses the Library of the Campus of the University of A Coruña.

CASINO

Building signed by Rodolfo Ucha in 1925. Its style is eclectic, between modernism and functionalism. It is worth noting the “Conversations Room” inside popularly known as “La Pecera” (fish tank). It is a unique decorative set in Galicia designed by Bello Piñeiro.

POST OFFICE

Building erected in the 30s of last century with a regional style. It is located in Plaza de Galicia.

FISH MARKET BUILDING (PESCADERÍA)

Modernist work by architect Rodolfo Ucha, dating from 1923. It is one of the busiest places in Ferrol, both for its content and the beauty of the building.

STATUE OF MARQUES DE LA ENSENADA

We owe the Marques de la Ensenada the existence of Ferrol as a city, since he was the driving force behind the construction of the Arsenal.

SAN ROQUE FOUNTAIN

Fountain of the 18th century with the old coat of arms of the city.

MONUMENT TO JORGE JUAN

In addition to being a sailor, he was an astronomer, hydrographer and mathematician and in Ferrol he designed the Arsenal, dividing it into a part dedicated to shipbuilding and another part for military purposes (armament)