Pazo de Meirás
A stone mansion built by writer Emilia Pardo Bazán, later Franco's summer residence, returned to the state in 2020 and now open to visitors by reservation.
The Pazo de Meirás is a three-towered stone mansion built at the end of the 19th century by the family of writer Emilia Pardo Bazán. In 1938 it was 'gifted' to Franco and used as his summer residence. Lawsuits over ownership dragged on for decades; after a court ruled in 2020 that the mansion belonged to the state, it was opened to the public. Visits require advance reservation on the official website for a free guided tour of the exterior, gardens and some interior displays, which offers insight into the writer and the history of the dictatorship era. It is located near the town of Sada, about 15 km from the city centre, so you'll need a car or taxi.
Opening hours
Guided tours by reservation (weekends and some weekdays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Castle of San Antón
- Jardín de San Carlos
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Plaza de María Pita
- Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
- Galerías de la Marina
- Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña
- Mercado de la Plaza de Lugo