The pretty stone house and flowery garden of Galicia's beloved 'national poet', Rosalía de Castro (1837-85), are open to visitors as the Casa-Museo Rosalía de Castro. It's opposite the train station on the east side of town.
Casa-Museo Rosalía de Castro
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