The
Alameda
is one of the main landmarks of the Galician capital due to its location on the edge of the monumental area and the city center, which connects directly with the end of the neighborhood of Franco.
For this reason, it channels a large influx of tourists from the Cathedral of Santiago, in addition to being an area with a large youthful presence, university students and much loved by the neighbors.
The natural enclosure has a structure in three areas that dates back to the 19th century and represents an ideal space for strolling, family activities and leisure for all ages.
This urban park covers an area of 85,000 square meters in the historic center of the city and has a wealth of species of great botanical interest, green routes and heritage assets.
The ‘carballeira’ of Santa Susana is the oldest area of the complex and is named after the famous oak grove that surrounds the Chapel. In addition to this religious monument, the site has several elements of tourist and environmental interest, such as the monument to Daniel Rodríguez Castelao.
In fact, the enclosure represents a tribute to outstanding figures of letters and culture whose life trajectory was closely linked to Santiago de Compostela.
Sculptures of Rosalía de Castro, Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, Isaac Díaz Pardo or Federico García Lorca accompany visitors during their walk and represent a special attraction from the tourist point of view, which adds much more value to this green area.
The alameda consists of a landscaped area with trees of different species (acacias, poplars, plane trees), which extends from Porta Faxeira to the staircase at the west end of the park. The central street has the well-known monument to ‘Las Marías’, in homage to some sisters who used to go for a walk in the area every day.
The paths that structure the enclosure were destined, in its day, to different social strata: the one on the right for the popular classes, the central one for the lordship and the nobles and the one on the left for professionals with academic studies, professors and religious.
La Ferradura, on the other hand, is the garden that links the two ends of the entire natural space. The Paseo de Los Leones has two double columns closed by an arch and figures on this animal species, while the west front is configured by the Paseo de Bóveda, the Paseo das Letras Galegas or the Paseo da Ferradura.
This area stands out for its monuments, fountains, ponds or the sculptures mentioned above that are dedicated to ‘senlleiras’ figures of our letters.
