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Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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  • Location: Santiago De Compostela, Occidental, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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    June 13, 2022

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    Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it "The Fountain of the Dream". Fountain of stylized line, it has four with beautifully made horses. The sculptor Juan Sanmartín, in the middle of the s. XIX, he added the "Allegory of the City of Santiago", a woman sitting on the apostolic ark, holding the star that indicated to Bishop Teodomiro the place of the tomb.
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    June 5, 2022

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    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, La Platerias are early 12th century sculptures. This historic cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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    beautiful fountain at the south entrance of the cathedral.
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    Santiago de Compostela – Fuente de los Caballos loop from O Castelo da Rocha Forte

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    330m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 260 m

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    Location: Santiago De Compostela, Occidental, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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