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Camilo José Cela Foundation

Camilo José Cela Foundation

Delegation of Camilo José Cela Foundation

The famous writer Camilo José Cela chose the region where he grew up to create his greatest wish, the headquarters of his foundation, which would house all his work, manuscripts, private collections and his own life.

The Foundation is headquartered in Iria Flavia, opposite the old Collegiate Church of Santa María de Adina, in some houses that were built as the residence of canons in the 17th century. It has a total area of 11,000 square meters, houses a library of over 45,000 volumes, an art gallery with over 700 original paintings, a 178-seat auditorium, lecture and exhibition rooms, along with an extensive landscaped area.

The John Trulock Rail Museum forms part of it and features examples of Galicia’s railway history. In different rooms visitors can admire hundreds of titles, medals and awards, among which are the Nobel Prize (1989), Cervantes Prize (1995) and Prince of Asturias Award (1987), as well as collections and objects that Camilo Jose Cela collected throughout his life and which, due to their richness and variety, surprise all visitors.

The legacy of José M ª Sánchez Silva, José García Nieto, Maria del Carmen and Fernando Pajares Escolano Huarte and manuscripts from other authors have been added to the museum as well.

Rosalia de Castro House Museum
This space offers an overwiew of the life and work of Rosalía de Castro
Convent of Herbón
In the fertile lands of the parish of Padrón in Herbón lies the Convent of San Antonio de Herbón.
Padrón Artistic Botanical Garden
Padrón Artistic Botanical Garden Species Catalogue, declared Spanish Assests of Cultural Value 1946.
Area where Herbón peppers are grown
The parish of Herbón has an iconic gastronomic product: the Herbón pepper.
“Pesqueiras” on the Ulla River
Construcciones tradicionales realizadas en piedra para la pesca artesanal de la lamprea.
Monument to Rosalía de Castro
A monument to Rosalía de Castro. It was donated by Padrón residents living in Uruguay.
House in Sol Street
Rosalía de Castro was living in this street when she was a little girl.
Cementery of Adina
Historic cementery with archaeological remains of the Roman and Swabian times.
Manor of Arretén
The manor of Arretén belonged to Rosalía de Castro's maternal family.
Nosa Señora da Escravitude Santuary
This shrine is just 5 km from Padrón on the way to Santiago de Compostela, on the right.
Church of Santa María a Maior de Iria Flavia
The Church of Santa María a Maior de Iria Flavia is one of the oldest churches in Galicia and considered the first Marion one in the world.
The Pedrón
Here is where the boat was moored that transported the remains of the Apostle
Santiaguiño do Monte
An Early Christian church (3rd C.) identified by the Jacobean tradition as the place in which the Aposte preached.
Chapel of Nosa Señora de Mercé
Today, this church reflects the baroque style, with a Latin-cross ground plan and a prominent presbytery featuring granite stonework.
Fountain of Bandín
Miraculous fountain of Bandín
Parish Churc of Santiago de Padrón
Church reformed in 19th C, which was built on the site of a 10th C church.
Church of Santa María de Herbón
The Romanesque church is built in the area which bears the famous Herbón peppers.
House of Nicasio Pajares
The birthplace of Nicasio Pajares
Camilo José Cela Foundation
Delegation of Camilo José Cela Foundation
Birth house of Camilo José Cela
House of the Trulock family
Monument to Camilo José Cela
Date of construction: April 18, 2004
Fountain of Carme
It was built by Pedro de la Barcena in 1577.
Convent of Carme
Due to its privileged location, its atrium, which is open to the public, features a perfect panoramic view of Padrón.
Bridge of Santiago
Bridge built in 1852, which replaced one that was destroyed by a river flood.
Espolón Promenade
Under this grove every Sunday of the year, since the Middle Ages, a typical market is held, which sells all kinds of goods that you can imagine
Tomb of Cela
Camilo José Cela died in Madrid on January 17, 2002, following his wishes, he was transferred to the Adina cemetery.
Cruceiro do Camiño
Late-20th-century Calvary with deciptions of the Traslatio and the legend of the Saint James
Pazo do Concello
Town Hall. 16th century
Pilgrim Monument
Work of art by sculptor Camilo Seira inaugurated in 1999.
Fondo de Vila Square
The plateresque “cruceiro de Fondo de Vila is located in the square wich is at the southernmost end of the old town of Padrón.
Confluence of Sar River with the Ulla
The perfect place for resting, spending an afternoon with the family or watching the sunset, equipped with all the necessary services and parking
Baltar Square
The square has the same name as the Baltar drugstore, that is situated here.
Macías Square
Main square of Padrón
Camilo José Cela Square
This square was inaugurated the 17th of August of 1947
Coat of arms of Padrón
Padrón coat of arms.17th century
Lugar da Barca
Este lugar, situado na beira dereita do Sar, é identificado como o lugar onde se atopa a lousa que no episodio da Traslatio, acolle o corpo do Apóstolo.
Juan Rodríguez de Cámara Street
Street in honor to the poet and novelist of Padrón, Juan Rodríguez de Cámara
Carballeira do Convento de Santo Antonio de Herbón (oak grove)
This hundred-year-old oak grove is located beside the Convent of Santo Antonio de Herbón.
Palace of the Bishop of Quito
Date of built: 1666
Alfolí do sal
Date of built: 12 century