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Further Distractions Museo das Pereginacións (Pilgrimage Museum) Small but fascinating, this museum is dedicated to the thousand years of history that precedes the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Rúa de San Miguel 4. Tel: (981) 581 558. Fax: (981) 591 955. E-mail: informacion@mdperegrinacions.com Website: www.xunta.es/conselle/cultura/museos Transport: Bus 6, 10, 11, 15 or 2 to Basquinos, then a short walk. Opening hours: Tues-Fri 1000-2000, Sat 1030-1330 and 1700-2000, Sun 1030-1330. Admission: EUR3.00; free on Sundays. Centro Galego de Arte Contemparánea (Galician Centre of Contemporary Art) This dramatic new modern art gallery, just outside the Porta do Camino, was designed by the Portuguese architect, Álvaro Siza. It stands next to the Museo do Pobo Galego but shows a very different aspect of Galician life, with its permanent collection of modern Galician art. There is also space for a wide variety of temporary exhibitions, from installations by Rebecca Horn to sculptures by Francisco Leiro. Rúa Valle Inclán Tel: (981) 546 629/19. Fax: (981) 546 625 E-mail: cgac@mail.xunta.es Website: www.cgac.org Transport: Bus 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 or 11. Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1100-2000, Sun 1100-1400. Admission: Free. Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People) Housed in a 14th-century convent, this museum is devoted to the history of the Galician people, from their Celtic origins onwards. There are extensive archaeological and ethnographic displays, exhibits of traditional architecture, as well as models and displays showing local trades and crafts. The convent’s beautiful Gothic chapel also contains the Pantheon of Famous Galicians. Convento de San Domingos de Bonaval, Rúa de Valle Inclán 3 Tel: (981) 583 620. Fax: (981) 554 840. E-mail: museodopobo@interbook.net Website: www.museodopobo.es Transport: Bus 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 or 11. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1300 and 1600-2000, Sat 1000-1300 and 1600-1900. Admission: Free. Museo Eugenio Granell An exciting gallery dedicated to modern art, the Museo Eugenio Granell is housed in an 18th-century manor house. Works in the permanent collection include such illustrious names as Picasso, Miró, Bretón and Duchamp. Pazo de Bendaña, Praza do Toural. Tel: (981) 576 394. Fax: 981 564 069. E-mail: info@fundacion-granell.org Website: www.fundacion-granell.org Transport: Any bus to the edge of the Old Quarter, then walk. Opening hours: Mon and Wed-Sat 1100-2100, Sun 1100-1400. Admission: EUR1.80; free on Sun. Parque Alameda This area of parkland between the Old Quarter and the University is laid out with Galician oak trees and gardens. Perfect for strolling through, it also gives one of the best views of the city from the Ferradura promenade. The Carballeira (oak wood) overlies a Celtic hill fort and contains a chapel to Santiago de Compostela’s other patron saint, Santa Susanna. Old Quarter Transport: Bus 10 to Praza de Galicia and then a short walk; 100m walk from Praza do Obradoiro Opening hours: Daily 24 hours. Admission: Free. |
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