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Roman lighthouse built in the 1st century AD, and still in use; it may have been modelled on the Pharos of Alexandria which crumbled into the sea 600 years ago. The exterior was rebuilt in 1788 but the Roman interior was preserved, and it's a .
The Tower of Hercules is an ancient Roman lighthouse in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, overlooking the Atlantic coast. It is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still used for maritime signalling. Built in the late 1st century, the tower is located on a peninsula about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from the centre of A Coruña, Galicia, in northwestern Spain. Until the 20th century, it was known as the Farum Brigantium. The Latin word farum is derived from the Greek Φάρος, Pharos, for the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. The tower was renovated in the 18th century and stands 55 metres (180 ft) tall, comprising 34 metres (112 ft) of surviving Roman masonry and 21 metres (69 ft) added during the restoration.
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Large indoor and outdoor aquarium.
Small child-oriented science museum about human perception, little English signage. The building is supposed to resemble a sail.
Spanish art from the 19th century, including etchings by Goya.
Large impressive science museum, well-presented.
In 1589 the English launched a counter-Armada against the weakened Spanish, and on 4 May stormed ashore and captured the lower town. They laid siege to the upper town for 14 days but were repulsed by poorly-armed and untrained townsfolk, notably Maria Pita. The English sailed on into Portugal, hoping to stir an uprising against the Spanish, but the expedition was a calamitous failure. This museum stands on the site of Pita's house; signage is only in Galician.
Built late 12th century in Romanesque style, much modified down the years.