Galician Collection (#4)

Monastery of Saint Francis. Ourense. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Ourense. Monastery of Saint Francis. Gothic cloister. 13th century

Church of St. Mary of Azogue. Front. Betanzos. Galicia. Spai
Gothic art. Church of St. Mary of Azogue. Late 14th century and early 15th century. Front with decorated archivolts and tympanum depicting the Adoration of the Magi and the Annunciation. Betanzos

Pazo de Figueroa or Fefinanes. Built in the sixteenth century by Pardo de Figueroa. Courtyard. Cambados. Galicia. Spain

Spain. Galicia. Santa Eufemia. Galician horreo in an orchard

The Tower of Hercules. Ancient Roman lighthouse. Detail. A Coruna. Galicia. Spain

Spain. Galicia. Melon. Cistercian monastery of St. Mary. Ent
Spain. Galicia. Melon. Cistercian monastery of St. Mary, founded in 1142. Entrance

Spain. Galicia. Ribadavia. Entrance to the Jewish quarter

Spain. Galicia. Ribadavia. Old Town. On the left, the gothic
Spain. Galicia. Ribadavia. Old Town. On the left, the Gothic fac?ade of the House of the Inquisition

Spain. Galicia. Ribadavia. Jewish quarter

Spain. Galicia. Bande. Visigoth church of Santa Comba. Seventh century. Orense province

Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (1673-1764), Spanish essayist
Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (Casdemiro, 1673-Oviedo, 1764), Spanish essayist. Colored engraving

Hill Fort of Santa Tecla (Santa Tegra). Was inhabited from AD X century B.C. until the third century AD. La Guardia (A Garda). Pontevedra province. Galicia. Spain

Santa Comba de Bande. Visigoth temple dating from the seventh century. Bande. Ourense Province. Galicia. Spain

Cathedral of Santa Maria de Tui. 1120-1225. SPAIN. Tuy. Cathedral. Groined vault in the cupola. Romanesque art. Architecture

SPAIN. Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. High Altar (18th c.). Baroque art. Sculpture

MATEO, Maestro (1161-1217). Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Portico da Gloria. 1168-1188. SPAIN. Santiago de Compostela. Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Romanesque art. Sculpture on rock

FRANCO BAHAMONDE, Francisco (1892-1975). Spanish military man and politician. Dictator of Spain from 1939 to 1975. Sculpture. SPAIN. GALICIA. Valdovi

La Bella Otero
BELLA OTERO, La (1868-1965). Spanish dancer, actress and courtesan

Cossacks pass through a Galician village. Date: September 1914

Spain. Galicia. Santiago de Compostela. Partial view of the city with the Cathedral in the background. Colored engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration by Otero (1870)

Feijoo, Benito Jeronimo (Casdemiro, 1673-Oviedo, 1764), Spanish essayist
Benito Jeronimo Feijoo (Casdemiro, 1673-Oviedo, 1764), Spanish essayist. Colored engraving

PANAMA CANAL: WORKERS. A group of Galician workers affiliated with the construction of the Panama Canal. Photograph, c1910

CANADA: HOMESTEADS. Various types of homestead houses in Canada during the mid and late 19th century. Drawing by Charles W. Jeffreys

WORLD WAR I: AUSTRIAN GUN. Russian soldiers inspecting an Austrian gun captured in Galicia during World War I. Photograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: GORLICE, 1915. German troops resting after the storming of Gorlice, Poland, 1915. Photograph

WORLD WAR I: GALICIA, 1915. A village in Galicia. On one side of the street, German infantry march in pursuit of the retreating Russian army

WORLD WAR I: LEMBERG. Bavarian and Austrian troops passing through Lemberg, Galicia, in pursuit of retreating Russians during World War I. Photograph, c1915

WORLD WAR I: TRENCH. Russian troops in a German trench on the Galician front during World War I. Photograph, c1915

WORLD WAR I: PONTOON BRIDGE. Austrian artillery crossing a pontoon bridge in Galicia during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: MASS, 1914. Austro-Hungarian troops attending an open-air Catholic mass on the Galician front during World War I. Photograph, 1914

SPAIN. Padr󮮠Rosal�de Castros statue
SPAIN. Padr󮮠 Rosalic de Castros statue

Galician warrior. 3rd-1st c. BC. Iron Age. Sculpture on rock. PORTUGAL. Lisbon. Archaeological Museum. Proc: PORTUGAL. Boticas. Lesenho Castro

SPAIN. GALICIA. LUGO. Ligonde. Cruceiro (Cross). Detail. Sculpture

Russian troops march through Galician town, WW1
Russian troops marching through a Galician town on the eastern front during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Galicia - Ukraine - local types in thick coats
Galicia - Ukraine - local Galician types in thick coats Date: circa 1910s

A Galician town shelled by Russian gunners, sparing the churches and public buildings

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"Discover the Enchanting Galicia: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Heroism" Welcome to Galicia, a captivating region in Spain known for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Located in the northwestern part of the country, Galicia is home to Santiago de Compostela, a city steeped in religious significance as it serves as the final destination of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Immerse yourself in Galician heritage by exploring its historical landmarks. Admire an exquisite engraving depicting Jews praying in a Synagogue on Yom Kippur back in 1878, created by talented artist Maurycy Gottlieb. Marvel at statues like that of Sancho IV of Castile, a revered king who left his mark on Castille and Leon during his reign from 1258 to 1295. Venture into Santiago de Compostela's province of A Coruna and witness the grandeur of Saint James the Great's statue adorning a facade. Feel connected to centuries-old traditions as you learn about "morriña, " a term used to describe nostalgia or longing for one's homeland. Delve into Galicia's maritime past with glimpses into its seafaring culture. Discover an ancient safe dating back to the 16th century—a testament to security measures employed during those times. Observe small amphoras from various centuries that once held precious cargo aboard ships sailing through these waters. Celebrate bravery with Maria Pita, an extraordinary Spanish heroine whose anonymous portrait captures her spirit vividly. Pay homage at her memorial while learning about her heroic acts that shaped history. Uncover tales of love and intrigue as Simon Arnao arranges a date with Juan Caina, Mayor of Cambre—an intriguing rendezvous amidst this vibrant region. Galicia beckons you with open arms—immerse yourself in its fascinating history, embrace its cultural treasures, and be captivated by the spirit of Maria Pita, a true Spanish heroine.