Castillo de San Antón, A Coruña

Name: Castillo de San Antón
Address: Paseo Marítimo, 15001 A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain

#35 among attractions in A Coruña

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San Antón Castle is a 16th-century castle that formed part, along with Santa Cruz Castle and San Diego Castle, of a strategic network of castles and batteries to defend the city of La Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It was declared a Historic Artistic Monument in 1949 and since 1994 it has been considered a Cultural Interest Asset with the category of Monument. Since its inauguration in 1968, it has housed the Archaeological and Historical Museum of La Coruña.

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 43°21'57"N, 8°23'19"W

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Paseo Marítimo, 15001 A CoruñaA Coruña Spain

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Castillo de San Antón – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riazor Beach, Igrexa de Santiago, Praia das Lapas, Praia de San Amaro.

1.2 miW
Beach
Riazor Beach, A Coruña
30 min walk • Riazor beach is an urban beach in the city of La Coruña, located in the Ensenada del Orzán. It has the Blue Flag, a distinction awarded to beaches with the best environmental conditions and facilities.
~1960 ftNW
Church
Igrexa de Santiago, A Coruña
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of A Coruña, a coastal city in the northwest of Spain, stands the Igrexa de Santiago, an architectural jewel with deep historical roots. This church, dedicated to Saint James the Apostle, is a testament to the city's rich religious heritage...
1.5 miNW
Beach
Praia das Lapas, A Coruña
39 min walk • Las Lapas beach is a small urban beach in the city of La Coruña, located at the foot of the Tower of Hercules. It has the distinction of blue flag.
1.2 miN
43°22'54"N • 8°23'49"W
Praia de San Amaro, A Coruña
30 min walk • Beach
0.9 miNW
Beach
Orzan Beach, A Coruña
24 min walk • Orzán beach is an urban beach in the city of La Coruña, located in the Ensenada del Orzán. It has the Blue Flag, a distinction awarded to beaches with the best environmental conditions and facilities.
1 miNW
Beach, Field
Praia do Matadoiro, A Coruña
26 min walk • Matadero beach, whose historical name is Berbiriana beach, is a small urban beach in the city of La Coruña, located north of Orzán beach. Like the latter, it has the blue flag distinction.
0.6 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Igrexa de San Xurxo, A Coruña
16 min walk • Igrexa de San Xurxo is a church in A Coruña, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It is built in the baroque style.
0.4 miNW
43°22'10"N • 8°23'40"W
Museo Emilia Pardo Bazán, A Coruña
10 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.3 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Domus, A Coruña
33 min walk • The Domus, formerly known in spanish as "Casa del Hombre", is a science museum located in A Coruña, in Galicia, Spain. It was inaugurated on April 7, 1995.
0.9 miW
Museum
Picasso House Museum, A Coruña
24 min walk • Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theatre designer who spent most of his adult life in France.
1.2 miW
Museum
Science Museum and Planetarium, A Coruña
32 min walk • The Casa de las Ciencias is a cultural museum of scientific character located in the Parque de Santa Margarita in the city of La Coruña. It was created in 1983 by plenary agreement of the city council at the proposal of Mayor Francisco Vázquez...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castillo de San Antón?

Nearby attractions include Museo Arqueolóxico e Histórico da Coruña, A Coruña (1 min walk), Fundación Luis Seoane, A Coruña (6 min walk), San Carlos Garden, A Coruña (6 min walk), Marina Coruña, A Coruña (7 min walk).

How to get to Castillo de San Antón by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castillo de San Antón:

Bus

Abente y Lago • Lines: 1, 17, 1A, 2, 23, 23A, 2A, 3A (5 min walk)
Museo Militar • Lines: 17, 3, 5, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

A Coruña (37 min walk)