Plaza de María Pita
Praza de María Pita
The city's main central square, lined with arcades on three sides. Its town hall, with three domes, forms the facade, and the square commemorates María Pita, the heroine who fought off the English.
The square is named after María Pita, the heroine who in 1589 led her people to repel Francis Drake's English fleet. A statue of her, holding a long spear, stands at the center. The town hall on the north side was built in the early 20th century, and its eclectic facade with three domes is the city's most common postcard view. Inside, the Clock Museum and the council chamber can be visited free during limited weekday hours. Buildings with arcades surround the square on three sides, and their ground floors are full of cafés and restaurant terraces, perfect for sitting down with a coffee. The square links the old town with the glass galleries and is the starting point for walking tours. It is especially lovely at night, when it is lit up.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
- Galerías de la Marina
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña
- Jardín de San Carlos
- Castle of San Antón
- Riazor & Orzán Beaches
- Mercado de la Plaza de Lugo