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The Pedrón

The Pedrón

Here is where the boat was moored that transported the remains of the Apostle

According to the Jacobean tradition, the Pedrón is where the boat was moored that transported the remains of St. James from Palestine to the Galician coast and was accompanied by his disciples Theodore and Athanasius.

This very important object related to the worship of St. James can be seen below the main altar of the Church of Santiago, in Padrón, which was erected beside the Sar River in the year 1133 by Archbishop Xelmírez.

Although the Pedrón is really a Roman altar from an undetermined period, whose inscription, located in the front of the monument, is translated by some authors as “To Neptune, the forum of Iria with your money.”

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.

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

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

The square has the same name as the Baltar drugstore, that is situated here.

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

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

Date of built: 12 century