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El descanso de Hércules (The Perch of Hercules)
This lighthouse has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Tower of Hercules is located between the cove of Orzán and the Gulf of Ártabro. It is a Roman lighthouse from ancient Brigantium. dating from the 2nd century A.D., in the time of Trajan, which was refurbished in 1788 by order of King Charles IV of Spain. It was designed by the Portuguese architect Cayo Sergio Lupo. It has a square base, measures 68 metres and the light that it casts is visible at sea from a distance of 32 miles. The tower is divided into three sections, each successively narrower, up to the lantern. There are a total of 242 steps leading to the top of the lighthouse, but the effort is well worthwhile for its magnificent views of the city of A Coruña and its coastline. According to mythology, Hercules cut off the head of Geryon and built this monument after burying his remains below.
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Timetables
Jun 01 to Sep 30
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Mar 30 to Apr 05
Monday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Oct 01 to May 31
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rates
General: €3
Reduced: €1,50
Free admission
Monday
ICOM members and associations: Free admission
Disabled persons: Free admission
